The Oaklands Primary School
Birmingham, B27 7BT · Birmingham · primary school
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127th 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 — 7.1/10 against 745 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oaklands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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
With 34 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year demand if applications exceed capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about The Oaklands Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection indicates that The Oaklands Primary School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection to formally assess these developments. The report highlights a highly ambitious environment where pupils are “exceptionally well-behaved” and enjoy high rates of attendance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously planned and sequenced,” cumulatively building knowledge and skills for future success.
- Early reading is given the “highest priority,” with a phonics approach that is “consistently taught well” to ensure pupils read with fluency.
- The school is “highly inclusive,” providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through partnerships with external agencies.
- Pupils benefit from a “coherently planned, wide, rich set of experiences,” including arts and sport, which broaden their cultural understanding.
- Staff report “high levels of support for well-being” and value significant investment in workload reduction and professional development.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that “published outcomes are not yet fully in line with these high expectations,” though effective action is being taken to address this.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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