SchoolScoresElms Farm Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, B33 0PJ
0121 464 4634 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 13 January 2026 , published 16 March 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Birmingham comparisons use the 23 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 278 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 9th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 89% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 54% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 60% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND Joint 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 73% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 90% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 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 | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 49th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 64.6% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 218th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 194th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 144th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.7% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 152nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 142nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 246th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 232nd lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 237th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 244th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 262nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Stanville Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mapledene Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Marston Green Infant Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Lyndon Green Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2024
- Lyndon Green Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marston Green Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gossey Lane Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elms Farm Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elms Farm Community Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 13 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Elms Farm Community 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 Elms Farm Community Primary School?
89% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Elms Farm Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Elms Farm Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put Elms Farm Community Primary School as their first choice for 37 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 35 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 103381.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.