Bells Farm Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bells Farm Primary School excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and fostering a genuine love of books across all year groups. The school provides excellent support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn alongside their peers with appropriate adaptations. Teachers are well-trained, particularly in mathematics and reading, and the school creates a warm, nurturing environment where pupils behave well and feel safe.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and a love of reading across the school with strong pupil achievement in early reading
- Well-taught mathematics that builds numerical confidence, fluency and understanding
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who are enabled to access the full curriculum alongside their peers
- Ambitious, carefully planned curriculum with clear essential knowledge and key vocabulary
- Effective pastoral care and support that helps pupils feel safe and happy, resulting in good attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject knowledge in some subjects beyond mathematics and computing, meaning pupils don't always apply and link their learning effectively
- Early years children need more opportunities to develop social skills and interact with each other, with adults needing to model and support collaborative discussions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a clear culture focused on keeping pupils safe and supporting their wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Karate, chess, computing clubs, sports clubs, digital ambassadors, play leaders, school council, relax and read sessions, book breakfasts
Bells Farm Primary School is a successful, friendly and welcoming school where everyone is valued and nurtured. The school has created an atmosphere with high aspirations for all pupils and a wide, interesting curriculum enriched with visits and experiences.
At a Glance
41.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 93%. Maths has improved from 76% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
195 pupils
210 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12986%
Overall absence
16.29213%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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