Gunter 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.

Gunter Primary School currently has around 194 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 49.5% 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 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.4%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.8%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 14.4% , followed by african at 10.8%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Gunter Road, Birmingham, B24 0RU
Website: www.gunterprimary.org
Telephone: 01214642367
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Christy McConnell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103208

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 194
Number of Boys: 89
Number of Girls: 105

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 29.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British43.80%85
White and Black Caribbean14.40%28
African10.80%21
Other (any other ethnic group)4.60%9
Other White4.10%8
Pakistani4.10%8
Caribbean3.10%6
White and Asian3.10%6
Other Mixed2.60%5
Chinese2.60%5
Other Asian2.10%4
Unclassified1.50%3
Bangladeshi1.00%2
White and Black African1.00%2
Irish0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%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: Well Below Average (-3.6)
Writing: Below Average (-2.5)
Maths: Average (-1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
43%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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 1,007 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB
3out of 4 2,264 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Featherstone Nursery School
29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU
3out of 4 3,151 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gunter Primary School
Gunter Road , Pype Hayes B24 0RU
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Paget Primary School
Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP
3out of 4 697 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Paget Primary School
Paget Road , Pype Hayes B24 0JP
- not rated 697 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Topcliffe Primary School
Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS
- not rated 1,087 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Topcliffe Primary School
Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS
- not rated 1,087 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lift Greenwood
Farnborough Road , B35 7NL
3out of 4 1,939 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Castle Vale Performing Arts College
Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL
- not rated 1,939 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA
3out of 4 1,988 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre
Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA
- not rated 1,988 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE
3out of 4 2,341 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,735 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Glenthorne Centre
Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA
- not rated 1,962 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inspirations Independent School
81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA
- not rated 2,066 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highclare School
10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL
- not rated 2,235 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY
- not rated 2,263 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.