The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 76.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gerrard Rothwell
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Princethorpe Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Primary · 534m away
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Primary · 886m away
Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 893m away
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Secondary · 893m away
Green Meadow Primary School
Primary · 907m away
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
The University of Birmingham School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Princethorpe Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Princethorpe Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Princethorpe Junior School?
Princethorpe Junior School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Princethorpe Junior School take?
Princethorpe Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Princethorpe Junior School?
Princethorpe Junior School is in Birmingham, B29 5QB, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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