The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 55% 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Helen Ridley (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Grendon Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 520m away
Highters Heath Community School
Primary · 727m away
Highters Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 764m away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Hollywood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kings Heath Secondary School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grendon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grendon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grendon Primary School?
Grendon Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grendon Primary School take?
Grendon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grendon Primary School?
Grendon Primary School is in Birmingham, B14 4RB, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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