Is Birchfield Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 34th of 273 primary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Birchfield Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Birchfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Birchfield Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Birchfield 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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Birchfield Primary School

Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6AJ

Local ranking34th of 273 primary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

795

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 September 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 94

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 629
Boys: 315 (52%)
Girls: 290 (48%)
Capacity: 795 (76% full)
SEND: 18.4%
FSM Eligible: 40.8%
EAL: 62.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Budget per Pupil: £3,869/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 40.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 23.9%
Asian Indian: 16.3%
Black African: 7.1%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.9%

40.2%

Asian Pakistani

23.9%

Asian Bangladeshi

16.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01214645661

enquiry@birchfld.bham.sch.uk

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Trinity Road

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146075
UKPRN: 10068064
Establishment No.: 2186
Trust: PA COMMUNITY TRUST

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