The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 46.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Miss Joanne Davies (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Barford Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
St George's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
City United Academy (CUA)
Independent · 1.5km away
George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.6km away
George Dixon Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barford Primary School?
Barford Primary School currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barford Primary School take?
Barford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barford Primary School?
Barford Primary School is in Birmingham, B16 0EF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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