Glenmead Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Glenmead Primary School currently has around 264 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 39.8% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.5%.

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.

School Information

Address: Glenmead Road, Birmingham, B44 8UQ
Website: www.glenmead.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01214643173
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Louise Spencer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103320

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 264
Number of Boys: 145
Number of Girls: 119

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 25% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.50%120
Pakistani8.00%21
African7.60%20
White and Black Caribbean7.60%20
Other Mixed4.90%13
Other (any other ethnic group)4.90%13
Other White3.80%10
Caribbean3.80%10
Indian3.40%9
White and Black African2.30%6
Bangladeshi1.90%5
Gypsy/Roma1.50%4
Unclassified1.50%4
White and Asian1.10%3
Other Asian1.10%3
Other Black0.80%2
Irish0.40%1
Chinese0.00%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: Average (0.6)
Writing: Below Average (-1.8)
Maths: Below Average (-2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
40%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Perry Beeches Nursery School
256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX
- not rated 612 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Goodway Nursery School
5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL
4out of 4 969 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG
4out of 4 2,988 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Glenmead Primary School
Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NT
3out of 4 431 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Great Barr Primary School
Aldridge Road , B44 8NT
- not rated 431 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY
3out of 4 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beeches Infant School
Beeches Road , B42 2PY
3out of 4 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fortis Academy
Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU
3out of 4 580 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Great Barr School
Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU
- not rated 580 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Perry Beeches School
Beeches Road , B42 2PY
- not rated 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Arena Academy
Beeches Road , B42 2PY
- not rated 587 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Arena Academy
Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY
- not rated 628 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Birmingham College
Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE
- not rated 364 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestley Smith School
Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY
4out of 4 587 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Aspire AP School 2
70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND
- not rated 1,309 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Queslett School
St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ
- not rated 1,588 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oscott Academy
St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP
- not rated 2,508 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE
- not rated 2,599 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.