Burman Infant School, Solihull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Burman Infant School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are happy to come to school. The teaching of reading is particularly strong, with expert staff and carefully chosen books that support all children's progress. The school also prioritises children's wellbeing and personal development through activities like daily calm time and a wide range of clubs and enrichment opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of early reading with rising phonics outcomes and well-matched books for each child's learning level
- Strong behaviour and positive attitudes, supported by clear routines and characters like 'Ruth Resilience' that teach pupils how to approach challenges
- Excellent personal development opportunities including school council roles, daily calm time for emotional skills, and diverse clubs and visits
Areas for Improvement
- Sometimes activities do not focus clearly on the essential knowledge pupils need to learn, causing them to struggle connecting new learning with previous knowledge
- Staff do not consistently adapt learning well enough for pupils with special educational needs, which slows their progress
- Early years provision requires improvement and needs the same focus on curriculum knowledge as other year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems and procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, clubs, visits, Solihull 'Egg Superheroes' project participation
Burman Infant School is a welcoming community where pupils enjoy learning and behaviour is good, but the quality of education requires improvement as pupils have gaps in their understanding that affect their readiness for the next stage of learning.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
52 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
169 pupils
180 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Solihull
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,115
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.57552%
Overall absence
16.52893%
Persistent absence
121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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