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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 510
Number of Pupils: 521
Number of Boys: 266
Number of Girls: 255

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 34.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani48.20%251
Other (any other ethnic group)9.20%48
African8.40%44
Other Mixed7.30%38
Bangladeshi6.70%35
White British4.40%23
Other White4.20%22
White and Asian2.70%14
Other Black2.30%12
Other Asian1.70%9
Indian1.70%9
Gypsy/Roma1.70%9
Caribbean1.00%5
White and Black Caribbean0.40%2
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-1.3)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Average (-1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
1%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.