Tiverton Academy
Birmingham, B29 6BW · Birmingham · primary school
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60th 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 — 7.9/10 against 2,045 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tiverton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club and the Super Choir. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its performance relative to similar-intake schools?
What Ofsted said about Tiverton Academy
Overview
Tiverton Academy is a primary school where pupils are welcomed from all backgrounds and their well-being is prioritised. The report highlights that the new leadership team has successfully improved the curriculum, particularly in early reading, resulting in positive outcomes for most pupils. The school fosters a respectful environment where pupils behave well and engage positively in their learning.
Strengths
- The revised curriculum "better matches the national curriculum" with learning that is "progressive and builds from early years to Year 6."
- Teaching in English and mathematics is strong, with teachers using effective strategies like ‘Flashback 4’ to help pupils "recall past work."
- Phonics teaching revisions are "paying dividends," with the vast majority of Year 1 pupils and every Year 2 pupil meeting expected standards.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, including one-to-one help, ensuring they "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Personal development is robust, with pupils developing a "strong understanding of equality and inclusion" and learning about diverse cultures and religions.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not always make learning clear or set tasks that help pupils gain necessary skills, leading to "low-level activities."
- The school’s approach to checking how well pupils recall prior knowledge in the wider curriculum is "not sufficiently established," resulting in unaddressed gaps and misconceptions.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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