Sutton Park Primary
Sutton Coldfield, B73 6UE · Birmingham · primary school
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61st 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 — 9.1/10 against 713 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sutton Park Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 297 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sutton Park Primary
Overview
Sutton Park Primary is described as a "highly inclusive school" where pupils are "valued" and progress well across the curriculum. The report highlights a "strong partnership" with the academy trust that has driven "significant, positive change" and established a supportive staff culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed with care" to meet all pupils' needs, with "strong" subject knowledge among staff.
- Reading is "central to the curriculum," with expert teaching and a culture where it is "highly valued."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified swiftly" and receive "tailored support" to access the "ambitious curriculum."
- The early years provision is a "vibrant, engaging environment" where children get off to a "good start."
- Staff workload is "always considered" before changes are implemented, fostering a "supportive team."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of classes" with unstable staffing, behaviour expectations are not as high, leading to disrupted learning; the school must ensure the behaviour policy is "consistently applied."
- Assessment in "some curriculum areas" is not used effectively enough to identify gaps in understanding; the school needs to ensure "timely assessment opportunities" exist across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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