Blakesley Hall Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blakesley Hall Primary School currently has around 521 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 55.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 48.2%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Yardley Green Road, Birmingham, B33 8TH |
| Website: | www.blakesley.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217832148 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Pamela Key |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103300 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 510 |
| Number of Pupils: | 521 |
| Number of Boys: | 266 |
| Number of Girls: | 255 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 48.20% | 251 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.20% | 48 |
| African | 8.40% | 44 |
| Other Mixed | 7.30% | 38 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.70% | 35 |
| White British | 4.40% | 23 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 14 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.70% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakesley Hall Primary School Yardley Green Road , Stechford B33 8TH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stechford Primary School Albert Road , Stechford B33 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Lyttelton Road , Stechford B33 8BL | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobmoor Primary School Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | - not rated | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hobmoor Wash Lane , Yardley B25 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley Studio College 470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Hospital School Yardley Green Unit , Yardley Green Road B9 5PX | - not rated | 888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education 2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwater Academy 14 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trade Based Training Units 10,11 and 16 Stechford Trading Estate , Lyndon Road B33 8BU | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.