Calshot Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, confident learning environment where pupils behave outstandingly well and feel genuinely cared for. Teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, particularly in writing instruction across key stage 2. The school successfully supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, ensuring gaps in attainment are closing.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding pupil behaviour - pupils are confident, self-assured and enthusiastic learners
- Strong leadership with high expectations shared across governors, leaders and staff
- Pupils' writing is a particular strength, especially in key stage 2
- Well-planned curriculum with exciting learning activities and regular educational visits
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, with diminishing attainment gaps
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes set work that does not challenge the most able pupils, so too few reach the highest standards
- Pupils' ability to use and apply mathematical knowledge to solve problems is less well developed
- Reception Year outdoor learning environment is not used effectively to promote learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture where all staff understand their responsibility to keep children safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument tuition for all pupils, sports coaching including volleyball, cricket and netball, local sports tournaments and competitions, extra-curricular clubs
Calshot Primary School is a good school where the headteacher provides strong leadership and sets high expectations for staff and pupils. The majority of pupils make good progress and achieve the standards expected for their age, with outstanding behaviour and a welcoming environment.
At a Glance
32.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 80%. Maths has improved from 78% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
436 pupils
420 capacity
16 places over capacity
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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.14151%
Overall absence
17.96247%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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