SchoolScoresBlakesley Hall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Yardley Green Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8TH
0121 783 2148 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 155th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 150th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 156th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 98th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 21% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 141st highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 155th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
43% — 20 points below the Birmingham average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 147 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 110th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.6% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 203rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 76th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.8% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 300th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 299th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 225th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 241st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.58% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 283rd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 270th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 162nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Stechford Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Hobmoor 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yardley Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alston Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oval School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bordesley Green Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redhill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blakesley Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blakesley Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 January 2024.
How did Blakesley Hall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Blakesley Hall Primary School?
50% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Blakesley Hall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blakesley Hall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Blakesley Hall Primary School as their first choice for 35 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103300.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.