Is Hill West Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 72nd of 273 primary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hill West Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Hill West Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hill West Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hill West Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hill West Primary School

Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LD

Local ranking72nd of 273 primary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 22.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 92.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 400
Boys: 194 (50%)
Girls: 195 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (93% full)
SEND: 11.5%
FSM Eligible: 17.0%
EAL: 18.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Budget per Pupil: £4,832/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 53.9%
Asian Indian: 13.4%
Asian Chinese: 6.2%
Mixed Other: 5.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.9%
Other: 3.6%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%

53.9%

White British

13.4%

Asian Indian

6.2%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01213085392

enquiry@hillwest.bham.sch.uk

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Clarence Road

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139520
UKPRN: 10040997
Establishment No.: 3429
Trust: THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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