Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School currently has around 328 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 35.1% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 38.7%. white british pupils make up about 16.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Yardley Road, Birmingham, B27 6LG |
| Website: | www.cottesbrooke-inf.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217062742 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr William Loughlin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 140706 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 348 |
| Number of Pupils: | 328 |
| Number of Boys: | 157 |
| Number of Girls: | 171 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 38.70% | 127 |
| White British | 16.80% | 55 |
| African | 9.50% | 31 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 18 |
| Indian | 4.90% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Junior School Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Mallard Close , Acocks Green B27 6BN | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 113 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.