Bellfield Junior School

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

Birmingham, B311PT Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
29 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Vineyard Road
Northfield
Birmingham, B311PT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103291
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Vineyard Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1PT
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
245
Free School Meals
57.6% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 105.0
2023 105.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
245 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building the foundation for your child's future - Together"

Head Teacher's Message

Hello! I'm Mr Attwood. I am the Head Teacher for our fantastic school. Bellfield is a caring school that works hard to ensure the children feel safe and valued so that they can achieve their very best and become independent and confident learners. The staff and governors strive to provide a stimulating learning environment and to work in partnership with families and the local community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Acrobatics Lego Dodgeball Drama Choir Football Forest School

Sports

Dodgeball Football

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Clubs cost £10 per block; sign up via ParentPay; clubs run after school and are open to all year groups unless specified; as of Spring 2026, clubs run until week ending 20 March 2026. Specific sessions include: Forest School (Y3 & Y4) 1.10-2.30pm; Lunchtime Choir (Y4–Y6) 12:15pm; Dodgeball (Y5 & Y6); Football (Y3 & Y4); Drama (Y3 & Y4).

SEND Provision

Bellfield has a SEND Resource Base opening in January 2026. The Resource Base will be for children with Autism and will provide 12 places to support children who struggle due to their specific needs in the full mainstream system. Admission requires an EHCP through Birmingham City Council's SENAR process; after EHCP, a consultation among Resource Bases will determine the most appropriate setting. For questions, contact the school at 01214642895 or [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Queries regarding admissions to the school - please refer to our Admissions Policy (click here) or contact the school, asking for Mrs Reeves or Birmingham City Council via https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions.

Financial Information

Clubs cost £10 per block; bookings are via ParentPay.

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