The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Paul Sansom (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nursery Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Blue Coat School Birmingham
Independent · 548m away
Harborne Academy
Secondary · 555m away
Norfolk House School
Independent · 717m away
Harborne Primary School
Primary · 765m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Independent · 1.2km away
St Paul's School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chad Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chad Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chad Vale Primary School?
Chad Vale Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chad Vale Primary School take?
Chad Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chad Vale Primary School?
Chad Vale Primary School is in Birmingham, B15 3JU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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