Topcliffe Primary School
Birmingham, B35 6BS · Birmingham · primary school
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257th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 178 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 20.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Topcliffe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Day and visit Woodlands.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Topcliffe Primary School
Overview
Topcliffe Primary School is described as a "friendly school" where pupils feel safe and demonstrate "high levels of respect for each other." The report highlights that the school’s core values underpin a positive environment, with staff making "aspirational plans" to help every pupil succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils showing "high degrees of resilience and determination" and taking responsibility for their own learning.
- Early years provision is Outstanding; "highly skilled staff" ensure children with low starting points "quickly catch up" and get off to an "exceptional start."
- Pupils with SEND are "supported exceptionally well" through individualised plans and are "fully included in the daily life of the school."
- Reading is taught "consistently well," with skilled staff identifying errors quickly so that "most pupils become confident, fluent readers by the end of key stage 1."
- The school offers "significant additional opportunities," including the popular GOATI initiative, allowing pupils to "try new things" and engage actively in the community.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum across some subjects is "not yet consistent," meaning some pupils "do not build the knowledge they need as well as they could." The trust must ensure effective implementation so pupils progress as well as possible.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 20% |
| 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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