The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 640
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 49.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Mangal Singh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Antrobus Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Boulton
Primary · 856m away
Myles Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Primary · 1.2km away
Windsor Olympus Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Primary · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Wattville
Primary · 1.5km away
Oasis Academy Foundry
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is William Murdoch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Murdoch Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Murdoch Primary School?
William Murdoch Primary School currently has 640 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Murdoch Primary School take?
William Murdoch Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Murdoch Primary School?
William Murdoch Primary School is in Birmingham, B21 9NT, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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