SchoolScoresBoldmere Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Cofield Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5SD
0121 464 3656 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sutton Coldfield comparisons use the 20 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 | Sutton Coldfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND Joint 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 63% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). 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. Sutton Coldfield figures pool parents at the Sutton Coldfield 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
97 pupils in this year group.
66% — 3 points above the Birmingham average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 24 places for 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 10th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 26th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 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
- Boldmere Infant School and Nursery 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wylde Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Court Farm Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Short Heath 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Twickenham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2009, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Oscott Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Story Wood School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Boldmere Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Boldmere Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Boldmere Junior School?
96% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Boldmere Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103341.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.