Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Birmingham, B32 2NG · Birmingham · primary school
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243rd 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 — 1.2/10 against 153 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, play in The Welsh Cup, and engage with arts through Birmingham Royal Ballet and Carnival procession.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Overview
Welsh House Farm Community School is described as a welcoming environment with a "real sense of community" and "highly positive" relationships between staff, pupils, and parents. The report states that the school provides an "effective education" and is "led with compassion," helping pupils to "grow and flourish" despite challenges posed by high mobility and diverse needs.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a "high level of pastoral support," including effective emotional support from a therapy dog, helping them feel "safe and happy."
- A new phonics programme is helping pupils make "good progress in learning the skills of early reading," with "highly targeted and expert support" for those struggling.
- The new approach to writing supports pupils in developing a "wide vocabulary," which they apply well, particularly benefiting pupils with special educational needs.
- The school is a "truly inclusive environment" where diversity is celebrated, and trips are fully funded so "no pupil misses out."
- Staff are described as a "cohesive and dedicated team" who work in the best interests of the children.
Areas to improve
- Some curriculum activities do not ensure pupils gain a "deep understanding of the intended learning," leading to gaps that prevent secure progress in certain subjects.
- The school does not yet analyse behaviour incident data to identify trends, meaning leaders cannot determine if their support actions are having the "intended impact."
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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