SchoolScoresPheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
Wimperis Way, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7DH
0121 366 6183 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 May 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 129th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 132nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 118th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 75th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern Joint 96th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 101st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 85% | 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. 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
87 pupils in this year group.
68% — 9 points above the Walsall average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 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 Walsall. 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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 68 |
| Of those, offered a place | 68 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 124 |
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 | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 271st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 137th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 218th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 240th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 65th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 78th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 129th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 152nd lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 180th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 136th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 221st highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 13.1%* | 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
- Meadow View Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sundridge Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsland Primary School (NC) 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lindens Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitecrest Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maryvale Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barr View Primary and Nursery Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutton Park Primary 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calshot Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre?
82% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 68 families put Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre as their first choice for 76 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 68 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 147480.
- 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.