Colmers Farm Primary School

A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Colmers Farm Primary School.

Birmingham, B459PB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
14 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Leybrook Road
Rubery
Birmingham, B459PB
Phone
1217160444
Website
colmersfarm.excelsiormat.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146696
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Leybrook Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9PB
Website
www.colmersfarm.excelsiormat.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 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
403
Free School Meals
59.8% (241 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 103.0 103.0

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
403 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -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

Happy, safe, successful, confident and independent learners Inclusive and nurturing community Broad, balanced, creative and challenging curriculum Emotional health and well-being Safe, respectful and happy environment Healthy lifestyles Partnership with home and school Celebrate achievements Three school rules: Ready, Respectful and Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Mr. Williams (Headteacher) welcomes visitors to the school website and describes a calm, nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual tolerance and respect are modelled, and where every pupil is valued and included. He emphasises that the goal is for pupils to feel safe and happy, develop a strong moral compass, be confident, and achieve their academic potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Creative Writing Netball Cricket Club Badminton Coding Club Multi-sports Art Club

Sports

Netball Cricket Club Badminton Multi-sports

Facilities

Art Studio Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school Forest School on site with on-site woodland; all year groups spend half a day per fortnight at Forest School Read Write Inc phonics in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 Specialist Art Studio with dedicated Art teacher and regular parental workshops for Reception Cross-curricular learning in the afternoons with themes (e.g., Romans) No Outsiders programme promoting equality and inclusion Foundation subjects including art, design and technology, RE, MFL (KS2), computing, and physical education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care runs 7:35am–8:30am (Breakfast Club) and 3:30pm–5:30pm (After School Care). Bookings are via Arbor and paid at least the day before session. Breakfast Club has 40 spaces; After School Care has 20 spaces. Breakfast Club costs £2.50; After School Care costs £5.00. The service is run by two Colmers Farm staff. Nut-free snacks are allowed. Children attending clubs may be collected when finished; if parents wish to provide snacks they are welcome to, provided they are nut-free. Bookings and queries via the school office.

Admissions Criteria

Colmers Farm Primary School admits up to 60 children in September into the Early Years Foundation Stage; admission is non-selective and follows Local Authority guidelines.

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