The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Lorraine Hadley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hazel Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 586m away
Waseley Hills High School
Secondary · 586m away
Holywell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 780m away
St James Catholic Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Reaside Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Rednal Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Rubery Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beaconside Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaconside Primary and Nursery School?
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaconside Primary and Nursery School take?
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beaconside Primary and Nursery School?
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School is in Birmingham, B45 9DX, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaconside Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Beaconside Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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