Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, 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.
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 21.2% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.4%).
| Address: | Greenwood Close, Birmingham, B14 6ET |
| Website: | http://www.woodthorpe-school.com |
| Telephone: | 01214645203 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Linda Jane McGrath |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103334 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.40% | 111 |
| Pakistani | 9.60% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 9.10% | 19 |
| Indian | 4.80% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 9 |
| African | 4.30% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Heath Secondary School Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.