Stirchley Primary School
Birmingham, B30 2JL · Birmingham · primary school
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89th 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 — 7.3/10 against 2,197 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stirchley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Stirchley Primary School
Overview
Stirchley Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils describe the school as ‘amazing’, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and a strong culture where they feel happy and safe. The report confirms that leaders set the right priorities and that the school continues to provide a high-quality education.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and well mannered,” settling quickly to tasks and demonstrating eagerness to learn.
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” with knowledge and skills “sequenced over time with clear end points.”
- Early reading and phonics are “well taught,” with pupils who fall behind identified swiftly and supported to catch up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified effectively” and receive bespoke resources and support.
- The school offers an “exciting range of experiences,” including enterprise projects and fieldwork, which nurture pupils’ aspirations and deepen subject learning.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently apply the revised approach to check pupils’ learning in lessons so that “key misconceptions are not addressed swiftly enough, or errors go unchecked.”
- The school should continue to evaluate work to improve attendance, as “some pupils do not attend school as regularly as they could,” causing them to miss out on important learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture of well-being ensuring pupils are happy and safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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