Ward End Primary School
Birmingham, B8 2RA · Birmingham · primary school
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84th 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 — 8.1/10 against 836 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ward End Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a summer trip to Barry Island and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 878 pupils against a stated capacity of 892. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Ward End Primary School
Overview
Ward End Primary School is described as a place where staff care deeply for pupils, fostering a "strong sense of community" and ensuring children feel safe. The school maintains high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities and those speaking English as an additional language, supported by "positive partnerships" between staff, parents, and pupils.
Strengths
- Staff deliver a new phonics programme effectively, helping pupils apply their knowledge to read "new and unfamiliar words" with confidence.
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well, with a "highly effective and dedicated team" ensuring timely support.
- Pupils behave very well, showing "high levels of respect" and contributing to a "calm and purposeful working environment."
- The curriculum celebrates cultural diversity, providing a "window and a mirror" to the world, which encourages respect and inclusivity.
- Leaders and governors work together with "determination, ambition and a strong moral purpose" to enhance the educational experience.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum is "consistently implemented" across all subject areas to support pupils in knowing and remembering more.
- Leaders should regularly monitor curriculum implementation to address inconsistencies that currently prevent some pupils from achieving desired outcomes.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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