The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 65% 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 645
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 65.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Lea Forest
Primary · 739m away
Kitts Green Academy
Academy · 846m away
Hallmoor School
Academy · 1.1km away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 1.1km away
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Stechford Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Oval School?
The Oval School currently has 645 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oval School take?
The Oval School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Oval School?
The Oval School is in Birmingham, B33 8JG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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