Located in Birmingham, Colmore Infant and Nursery School is a primary school, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 399
Number of Boys: 203
Number of Girls: 196

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British44.90%179
Pakistani14.50%58
White and Asian5.30%21
Other Asian5.30%21
Indian5.00%20
Other White5.00%20
Other Mixed4.80%19
Other (any other ethnic group)3.30%13
White and Black Caribbean2.80%11
Chinese2.30%9
African2.30%9
White and Black African1.30%5
Bangladeshi1.30%5
Caribbean1.00%4
Unclassified0.80%3
Other Black0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

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Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allens Croft Nursery School
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Primary

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
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Wheelers Lane Primary School
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Wheelers Lane Junior School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
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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
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- not rated 414 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
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- not rated 917 yd Community school No Boys More About School

Not applicable

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
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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.