Somerville Primary (NC) School
Birmingham, B10 9EN · Birmingham · primary school
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188th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 522 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Somerville Primary (NC) School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 722 pupils against a stated capacity of 758. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths, given the current 4.0% figure? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet met the expected standard in reading? How does the school manage class sizes with 722 pupils enrolled?
What Ofsted said about Somerville Primary (NC) School
Overview
Somerville Primary (NC) School is described as a "cornerstone of its community" where pupils are "happy and safe" and feel a "powerful sense of belonging." The report states that leaders ensure pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education," with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieving very well.
Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils "achieve very well" in national tests, "significantly outperforming disadvantaged pupils nationally."
- Attendance is "in line with national averages," with leaders effectively supporting families to "remove barriers."
- Pupils behave well, working hard in a "calm and orderly environment" where bullying is rare.
- Inclusion is "at the heart" of the school, with vulnerable pupils integrating seamlessly and receiving timely support.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with staff describing the school as a 'family' where "people rarely leave."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed recent improvements to handwriting teaching so it is "consistent across the full curriculum."
- Leaders should ensure effective teaching enables pupils to produce "high-quality work in all foundation subjects."
- Early years staff should maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions" to extend children’s vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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