Harborne Primary School

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

Birmingham, B179LU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
11 December 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Harborne
Birmingham, B179LU
Phone
1214642705
Website
harborneprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
132261
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Station Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9LU
Website
www.harborneprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
840 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
806
Free School Meals
9.2% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
101
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
806 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Happy Pupils Succeed"

Confidence Respect Aspiration Opportunity Success

To provide opportunities for social, moral, spiritual and cultural development so that children value and respect their own and other cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Harborne Primary School. The school presents itself as a happy, warm, two-site community with high standards and a wide range of opportunities. It emphasizes a partnership with parents, values individuals, and pursues an aspirational, inclusive curriculum to develop confident, successful learners who enjoy learning.

Facilities

Two sites: Station Road (main site) and the Annex on Court Oak Road One class per year group at the Annex Three classes per year group at the Station Road site

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology English Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music Physical Education PSHE including RHE Religious Education Science

Wraparound Care

Wrap Around Care (WAC) is available at Harborne Primary School.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025-2026; Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy 2025-2026 (HPS); SEND Information Session for Parents - 1st July 2025; Accessibility Plan 2025-2028; Understanding How SEND Funding Works at Harborne Primary School.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are in the September following a child’s fourth birthday. Priorities: 1) a child with an Educational Health Care plan naming the school; 2) Looked After or Previously Looked After children; 3) children with brothers or sisters at the school; 4) those living nearest to the school (Station Road, B17 9LU).

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