Paganel Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Paganel Primary School currently has around 442 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 52.5% 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 23.1%.
| Address: | Swinford Road, Birmingham, B29 5TG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Bethan Gingell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134281 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 416 |
| Number of Pupils: | 442 |
| Number of Boys: | 224 |
| Number of Girls: | 218 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.1% | 8.2% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paganel Junior School Swinford Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paganel Infant School (NC)(SU) Paganel Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paganel Primary School Swinford Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paganel Primary School Swinford Road , Selly Oak B29 5TG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jervoise School Jervoise Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QU | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School A Specialist Maths and Computing College and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston School 22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laces Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Oak School 60 Frederick Road , Selly Oak B29 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.