SchoolScoresSt Andrew's CofE First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England
Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NG
0121 445 1410 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 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 1st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 98% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 37%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 115 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 301st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 96th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 166th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 293rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 240th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 146th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 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 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 130th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 262nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.2%* | 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
- Crown Meadow First School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention
- Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackwell First School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Rednal Hill Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rednal Hill Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Cofton Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaconside Primary and Nursery School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend St Andrew's CofE First School?
99% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Andrew's CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Andrew's CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put St Andrew's CofE First School as their first choice for 44 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 32 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 116865.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.