Chilcote Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Chilcote Primary School currently has around 441 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 31.5%. white british pupils make up about 24.7% , followed by indian at 12.2%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Chilcote Close, Birmingham, B28 0PB
Website: www.chilcoteschool.com/
Telephone: 01217445678
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs D Doherty
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103298

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 446
Number of Pupils: 441
Number of Boys: 227
Number of Girls: 214

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani31.50%139
White British24.70%109
Indian12.20%54
Bangladeshi5.00%22
Unclassified4.30%19
Other Asian4.10%18
Other (any other ethnic group)4.10%18
Other White3.20%14
White and Black Caribbean2.70%12
White and Asian2.70%12
Other Mixed2.50%11
African0.90%4
White and Black African0.50%2
Chinese0.50%2
Caribbean0.50%2
Other Black0.50%2
Irish0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Well Above Average (3.5)
Writing: Above Average (2.3)
Maths: Well Above Average (6.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
78%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
18%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.