Chivenor Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Chivenor Primary School currently has around 335 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.7% girls. Around 69.3% 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 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.7%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 10.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Farnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7JA |
| Website: | www.chivenor-gst.org |
| Telephone: | 01216759833 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Guest |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140159 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 335 |
| Number of Boys: | 155 |
| Number of Girls: | 180 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.70% | 163 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.70% | 36 |
| African | 7.80% | 26 |
| Pakistani | 6.60% | 22 |
| Caribbean | 4.80% | 16 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 15 |
| Chinese | 2.70% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | - not rated | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary School Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary School Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Greenwood Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebn Academy 2 10 High Street , Castle Vale B35 7PR | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Centre Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.