The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 64%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Carol Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Welford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2BL
Town setting
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Nishkam High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Values Academy
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Future First Independent School
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Flexible Learning School
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Newtown Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Brookfields Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Welford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Welford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Welford Primary School?
Welford Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Welford Primary School take?
Welford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Welford Primary School?
Welford Primary School is in Birmingham, B20 2BL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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