SchoolScoresMarston Green Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Station Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7BA
0121 779 2227 · 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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
82 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 97th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 55th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 53rd highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 73rd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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
88 pupils in this year group.
58% — 9 points below the Solihull average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 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 Solihull. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 253rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.3% | 24.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 121st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 239th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 119th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 70th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 122nd lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 98th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 117th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 118th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 229th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 14.3%* | 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
- Marston Green Infant Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Coleshill Heath School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mapledene Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elms Farm Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fordbridge Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Shirestone Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Wilson CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanville Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marston Green 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 Marston Green Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marston Green Junior School?
88% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Marston Green 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 104060.
- 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.