Cofton Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cofton Primary creates a caring, inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual. The school excels at teaching reading through phonics and provides exceptional support for pupils with additional needs. Most importantly, staff relationships and strong leadership ensure all pupils feel safe and supported to achieve their potential.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships and safe environment where pupils feel secure and behave well
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs - they are identified precisely and learn seamlessly with peers
- Well-taught phonics programme with quick identification and support for pupils who need extra help with reading
- Strong curriculum improvements that help pupils remember and apply learning across different subjects
- Excellent leadership with a clear focus on putting pupil needs first
Areas for Improvement
- Some writing activities are too difficult for early writers, preventing them from developing essential foundations and handwriting skills
- Some staff don't consistently spot and fix gaps and misconceptions in pupils' work, meaning mistakes are repeated
- Need to ensure all pupils get proper sequential writing instruction before moving to harder tasks
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a school culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council with genuine responsibilities, links with other pupils in different parts of the city to learn about different cultures and beliefs
Cofton Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where staff are determined to help all pupils be happy and successful. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in January 2020.
At a Glance
30.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
73 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 78%. Writing has improved from 70% to 74%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
408 pupils
420 capacity
12 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(108)
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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
4.1728%
Overall absence
8.83978%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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