Whitehouse Common Primary School
Sutton Coldfield, B75 6BL · Birmingham · primary school
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45th 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 — 7.9/10 against 3,869 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehouse Common Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the KDDK Dance Club, Choir, J C Academy Football, and JC Academy Sports Club, alongside music lessons. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitehouse Common Primary School
Overview
Whitehouse Common Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "happy and vibrant" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring that English and mathematics sit at the heart of the curriculum, while fostering confident, independent learners across all abilities.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve particularly well in English and mathematics, with "almost all pupils [being] fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- The early years provide a "flying start," with staff immersing children in stories and rhymes to build strong foundational knowledge.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "unfailingly polite" and take responsibility for their own learning, with a strong culture of inclusion where there are "no outsiders."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring most learn the same content as their peers at an appropriate pace.
- Leaders make excellent use of extensive grounds for outdoor learning and offer a wide range of activities, from sports to knitting, keeping pupils fit and active.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," leaders have not clearly set out the specific knowledge pupils need to learn, resulting in less precise assessment strategies and less secure pupil knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being alert to signs of risk, while vulnerable pupils receive bespoke support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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