Burman Infant School, based in Solihull, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Burman Infant School currently has around 189 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 11.2% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.8%). indian pupils make up about 16.9% , followed by pakistani at 10.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Velsheda Road, Solihull, B90 2JW |
| Website: | www.burman.solihull.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217441843 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Ella Saxty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104040 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 189 |
| Number of Boys: | 94 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.80% | 96 |
| Indian | 16.90% | 32 |
| Pakistani | 10.10% | 19 |
| Chinese | 4.20% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 5 |
| African | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burman Infant School Velsheda Road , Shirley B90 2JW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | - not rated | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslucks Green School Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharmans Cross School Solihull Road , Shirley B90 3LQ | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | 2out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 115 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.