The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 62% 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 61.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Bethan Gingell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Swinford Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5TG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJervoise School
Primary · 415m away
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Nursery · 704m away
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Nursery · 868m away
Princethorpe Junior School
Primary · 872m away
Princethorpe Infant School
Primary · 872m away
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The University of Birmingham School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Paganel Primary School?
Paganel Primary School currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paganel Primary School take?
Paganel Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Paganel Primary School?
Paganel Primary School is in Birmingham, B29 5TG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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