Minworth Junior and Infant School is a primary school in SUTTON COLDFIELD, 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.
Minworth Junior and Infant School currently has around 206 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 47.6% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.3%).
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: | Water Orton Lane, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 9BU |
| Website: | https://www.minworth.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01213511345 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kelly Lickley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103345 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 206 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.30% | 149 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 9.20% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minworth Junior and Infant School Water Orton Lane , Minworth B76 9BU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary School Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Primary School Turnhouse Road , Castle Vale B35 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road , B76 1JB | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,446 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Centre Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.