Topcliffe Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Topcliffe Primary School currently has around 249 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 71.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 49 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.4%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 10.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hawkinge Drive, Birmingham, B35 6BS |
| Website: | www.topcliffe.academy |
| Telephone: | 01216756296 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Vickie Crombie |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143091 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 249 |
| Number of Boys: | 141 |
| Number of Girls: | 108 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.40% | 138 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.80% | 27 |
| African | 6.00% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 5.60% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 3.20% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Topcliffe Primary School Hawkinge Drive , Castle Vale B35 6BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6LB | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chivenor Primary School Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7JA | - not rated | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chivenor Junior and Infant School Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7JA | - not rated | 655 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 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall School Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Water Orton Road , Castle Bromwich B36 9HF | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 654 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubbery School Ltd Walmley Ash Road , B76 1HY | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood School Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | 2out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands PRU Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Lanchester Way , Castle Bromwich B36 9LF | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.