Colmore Infant and Nursery School, based in Birmingham, 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.
Colmore Infant and Nursery School currently has around 399 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 20.5% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 14.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Colmore Road, Birmingham, B14 6AJ |
| Website: | www.colmoreinf.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214642820 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Michaela Hunter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103189 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 399 |
| Number of Boys: | 203 |
| Number of Girls: | 196 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.90% | 179 |
| Pakistani | 14.50% | 58 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 5.30% | 21 |
| Indian | 5.00% | 20 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.30% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 11 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 9 |
| African | 2.30% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Junior School Bagnell Road , B13 0SJ | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.