SchoolScoresLittle Sutton Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Four Oaks Learning Trust For Excellence
Worcester Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5NL
0121 464 4494 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 16 July 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
127 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 77% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 86 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 92% | 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. 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.
88% — 25 points above the Birmingham average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 95% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 98% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 76 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 193 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.3
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 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 18th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.4 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 20th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 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
- Moor Hall Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mere Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coppice Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hill West Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehouse Common Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Four Oaks Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollyfield Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Hall Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Aston Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Little Sutton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Little Sutton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 July 2024.
How did Little Sutton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Little Sutton Primary School?
99% of the 127 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Little Sutton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Little Sutton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 76 families put Little Sutton Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 60 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 103388.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.