SchoolScoresCofton Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 4ST
0121 475 3374 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 January 2020.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 42nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 69th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 26th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern Joint 64th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 29 parents of children with SEND Joint 11th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 61% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 44th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
58 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Birmingham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 68 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 179 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
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
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 246th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.0% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 217th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 161st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 286th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 157th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 194th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 68th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 44th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.3 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 157th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Turves Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Heath Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairway Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rednal Hill Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rednal Hill Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cofton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cofton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Cofton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cofton Primary School?
93% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cofton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cofton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 68 families put Cofton Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 56 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 103315.
- 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.