The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- BARR VIEW PRIMARY & NURSERY ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Rhiannon Suttle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Barr Primary School
Primary · Very close
Fortis Academy
Secondary · Very close
Glenmead Primary School
Primary · 395m away
Priestley Smith School
Special school · 569m away
Beeches Junior School
Primary · 569m away
Arena Academy
Secondary · 585m away
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Nursery · 654m away
Maryvale Catholic Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Questions parents ask
What is Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy take?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy is in Birmingham, B44 8NT, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy have a sixth form?
No, Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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