The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- Four Oaks Learning Trust For Excellence
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Milward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cotysmore Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Secondary · 754m away
Hollyfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fairfax School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Fairfax
Secondary · 1.4km away
Coppice Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Plantsbrook School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Langley School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitehouse Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehouse Common Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitehouse Common Primary School?
Whitehouse Common Primary School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitehouse Common Primary School take?
Whitehouse Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitehouse Common Primary School?
Whitehouse Common Primary School is in Sutton Coldfield, B75 6BL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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