SchoolScoresHill West Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LD
0121 308 5392 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 17 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets 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. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 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 19th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 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 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 19th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the Birmingham average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 6th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 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
- Four Oaks Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mere Green Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Aston Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppice Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Sutton Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moor Hall Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehouse Common Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hill West Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hill West Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Hill West Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hill West Primary School?
76% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hill West Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hill West Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Hill West Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 139520.
- 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.