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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 194 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.80% | 85 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 14.40% | 28 |
| African | 10.80% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.60% | 9 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 4.10% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 5 |
| Chinese | 2.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.