The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 60.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Cotterill-Carter (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pencroft Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTimberley Academy
Primary · 681m away
SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
Independent · 748m away
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillstone Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Audley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lift Lea Forest
Primary · 1.8km away
Leycroft Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brownmead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brownmead Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brownmead Primary Academy?
Brownmead Primary Academy currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brownmead Primary Academy take?
Brownmead Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brownmead Primary Academy?
Brownmead Primary Academy is in Birmingham, B34 6SS, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brownmead Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brownmead Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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