SchoolScoresPrincethorpe Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Princethorpe Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B29 5QB
0121 475 1083 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 June 2023.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
83% — 20 points above the Birmingham average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 76.9% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 82nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 164th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.1% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 265th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 212th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 299th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 297th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.42% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 255th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 195th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 70th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 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
- Princethorpe Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Jervoise School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Paganel Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfield Manor Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Meadow Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodcock Hill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Water Mill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nonsuch Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Princethorpe Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Princethorpe Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2023.
How did Princethorpe Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146817.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.