Cotteridge Primary School

A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cotteridge Primary School.

Birmingham, B302HT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 July 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Breedon Road
Cotteridge
Birmingham, B302HT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103190
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Breedon Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, B30 2HT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
446
Free School Meals
27.5% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
446 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence Inspiring Dreams"

Care Open Mindedness Thoughtfulness Teamwork Encouragement Respect Inclusion Determination Growth Excellence

We follow the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. Our ethos is reflected in our partnership with UNICEF and the Rights Respecting School Award.

Head Teacher's Message

Cotteridge is a school that values creativity, independence, resilience and compassion through the opportunities that we provide. We believe every child deserves a world-class education that sparks curiosity and love of learning. The school aims for academic excellence in a safe, happy and enriching environment, with a broad and exciting curriculum and strong community links. Jason Willetts, Headteacher.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Piano Dodgeball Creative Design Lego Club Baby Ballet Guitar Girls Football MultiSports Chess Club Musical Theatre Gymnastics Netball Boy’s Football Woodwind

Sports

Swimming Dodgeball Girls Football Netball Gymnastics MultiSports Boy’s Football

Curriculum Highlights

Annual Art Day Music Day Science Day World Book Day Diversity Week Accelerated Reader & Quizzes DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Philosophy for Children World Book Day celebrations

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am (early start at 7:30am available for £1). Breakfast includes cereal, toast or fruit with milk or water. After School Club runs 3:00pm–5:30pm with a snack provided; fee is £9.00 per session and must be paid in advance via School Money; late collection incurs a £10 charge after 10 minutes; children must be collected before club closes; if someone not on records collects your child, please inform the school office. Contact numbers: Breakfast Club 0121 464 1862; Office 0121 464 2865.

SEND Provision

The SENDCo at Cotteridge Primary School is Mrs Timmins. The school offers inclusive teaching and SEND provision, with the SENDCo working with pupils, teachers, parents and external agencies to meet needs. Mrs Timmins can be contacted via [email protected]. The Birmingham Local Offer is referenced as part of SEND information.

Admissions Criteria

Cotteridge Primary School follows Birmingham Education’s Policy for admissions. Nursery places are offered on a full-time basis to children who have reached their 3rd birthday by 31st August prior to September. Reception places are offered by the Local Authority. Open Days occur each November for prospective Reception pupils. In-year admissions are handled by contacting the school; waiting lists are maintained until the end of each academic year. Appeals process is available. For more information visit Birmingham City Council Admissions & Pupil Placements.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: 8:00–9:00am at £3.50 per session; early start at 7:30am available for £1. After School Club: 3:00–5:30pm at £9.00 per session; fees must be paid in advance via School Money; the club reserves the right to exclude a child if fees are not paid. All children must be collected before club closes; late collection incurs a £10 charge after 10 minutes.

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