The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 63% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
17% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 63.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Sam Abraham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawthorn Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8QR
Town setting
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Wilson Stuart School
Academy · 720m away
Oscott Academy
Independent · 735m away
Goodway Nursery School
Nursery · 820m away
Greenholm Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Primary · 1.3km away
Marsh Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hawthorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hawthorn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawthorn Primary School?
Hawthorn Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawthorn Primary School take?
Hawthorn Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawthorn Primary School?
Hawthorn Primary School is in Birmingham, B44 8QR, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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