The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 645
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Emma Sumner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wheelers Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wheelers Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wheelers Lane Primary School?
Wheelers Lane Primary School currently has 645 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheelers Lane Primary School take?
Wheelers Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wheelers Lane Primary School?
Wheelers Lane Primary School is in Birmingham, B13 0SF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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