The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 69% 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
72%
+10.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
24% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 680
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 69.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarlborough Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wyndcliffe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Primary · 1.6km away
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Bordesley Village Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Waverley School
All-through · Grammar · 1.7km away
Starbank School
All-through · 1.7km away
Greenfields Primary School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Parkfield Community School a selective school?
No. Parkfield Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Parkfield Community School's Ofsted rating?
Parkfield Community School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkfield Community School?
Parkfield Community School currently has 680 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkfield Community School take?
Parkfield Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkfield Community School?
Parkfield Community School is in Birmingham, B8 3AX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkfield Community School have a sixth form?
No, Parkfield Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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