The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
109
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 836
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Linda Francis (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2025 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Peters CofE Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Chad Vale Primary School
Primary · 765m away
Queen Alexandra College
Special school · 857m away
The Blue Coat School Birmingham
Independent · 874m away
Baskerville School
Special school · 890m away
Harborne Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Water Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harborne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harborne Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harborne Primary School?
Harborne Primary School currently has 836 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harborne Primary School take?
Harborne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harborne Primary School?
Harborne Primary School is in Birmingham, B17 9LU, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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