Timberley Academy is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Timberley Academy currently has around 606 pupils on roll, which is about 144% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 62.6% 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 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 4 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.6%). pakistani pupils make up about 10.9% , followed by white and black caribbean at 10.7%
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: | Bradley Road, Birmingham, B34 7RL |
| Website: | www.timberleyacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214642002 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138104 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 606 |
| Number of Boys: | 313 |
| Number of Girls: | 293 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.60% | 325 |
| Pakistani | 10.90% | 66 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.70% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.10% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 3.80% | 23 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 16 |
| African | 2.10% | 13 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberley Primary School Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timberley Academy Bradley Road , Shard End B34 7RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | - not rated | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Hurst Lane , Shard End B34 7HN | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillstone Primary School Hillstone Road , Shard End B34 7PY | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmeadow School Longmeadow Cresent , B34 7NE | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UE | 2out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.