Beeches Primary School, Birmingham
Beeches Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 154th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beeches Primary School in detail
Beeches Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 4.30pm and an open evening on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 5pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Birmingham
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Beeches Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Beeches Primary School
Across Birmingham, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Birmingham lodged 296 appeals against primary school offers; 179 reached a hearing and 14 succeeded (7.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beeches Primary School are Beeches Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Glenmead Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); and Calshot Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Beeches Primary School.
Beeches Infant SchoolGlenmead Primary SchoolBarr View Primary & Nursery AcademyCalshot Primary School
What parents say
128 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beeches Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 76% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (76%).
Who goes there
49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 55 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 6 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hamstead Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Perry Beeches School (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 249 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Beeches Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 3.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Beeches Primary School are Arena Academy (under 0.1 miles), Fortis Academy (0.4 miles), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (1 mile) and Barr Beacon School (1.5 miles).
Arena AcademyFortis AcademyCardinal Wiseman Catholic SchoolBarr Beacon School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Beeches Junior School creates a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school excels at building pupils' confidence through a wide range of activities, visits and enrichment experiences, while maintaining high academic expectations in key subjects like reading and mathematics. Staff prioritise pupils' mental health and wellbeing, and work hard to foster a genuine love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with regular events and a diverse range of books that help pupils develop a love of learning
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum in history and art that helps pupils deepen their understanding
- Consistent approach to mathematics teaching with daily practice sessions helping pupils achieve high standards
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, identified quickly with tailored care from other agencies when needed
- Excellent behaviour and respect among pupils with mature understanding of bullying and confidence in staff responses
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack expertise to teach the new phonics programme effectively, which slows reading progress for a small number of pupils
- Pupils with SEND do not always have access to the right resources and strategies in lessons, hindering their independence and achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. Leaders, staff and governors are well-trained, alert to signs of harm including online risks, and respond immediately to concerns with appropriate support and agency cooperation.
Extracurricular Activities
Girls' football team, theatre company partnerships, museum visits, residential trips, before- and after-school club
Beeches Junior School is a happy, welcoming place where pupils work hard and achieve well. The school continues to be rated as good, with strong leadership focused on academic success and personal development.
At a Glance
49.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
128 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.1
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Beeches Primary School
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beeches Primary School.
- Inspired Children's Club - Beeches Infants SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Inspired Children's Club - Glenmead Primary School520m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Beeches Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Birmingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beeches Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beeches Primary School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
360 pupils
360 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
361
Total Pupils
198
Boys
163
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,774
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,368
Per pupil
£2612k
Total funding
£242k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Beeches Primary School
Questions parents ask about Beeches Primary School
What are SATs results like at Beeches Primary School?
Of the pupils at Beeches Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Beeches Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beeches Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Beeches Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Beeches Primary School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Beeches Primary School?
Beeches Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Beeches Primary School?
Classes at Beeches Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Beeches Primary School?
Beeches Primary School has around 361 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beeches Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Beeches Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beeches Primary School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Beeches Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Beeches Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Inspired Children's Club - Beeches Infants School (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Beeches Primary School's term dates?
Beeches Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Birmingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Beeches Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beeches Primary School?
Beeches Primary School is at Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY.
Sources: Birmingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)