Rednal Hill Junior School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Rednal Hill Junior School currently has around 335 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 43.3% 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 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.4%).
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: | Irwin Avenue, Birmingham, B45 8QY |
| Website: | www.rednalhilljuniors.com |
| Telephone: | 01214532520 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Fay Tilley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103248 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 335 |
| Number of Boys: | 161 |
| Number of Girls: | 174 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.40% | 256 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.40% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 9 |
| African | 2.40% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rednal Hill Junior School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rednal Hill Infant School Irwin Avenue , Rednal B45 8QY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Junior School Leybrook Road , Rednal B45 9PB | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers Farm Primary School Leybrook Road , B45 9PB | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery, Gannow Middle School Gunner Lane , Rubery B45 9EY | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balaam Wood School New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Pupil Referral Unit The Bungalow , Gunner Lane B45 9EY | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.