Cotteridge 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
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cotteridge is a caring school where children feel genuinely safe and supported. Teachers use good quality teaching to help pupils make solid progress, particularly in reading and maths, with special attention given to those who need extra help. The school has a happy, family-like atmosphere where pupils show excellent behaviour and respect for each other.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel very safe due to excellent safeguarding and strong links with external agencies to support vulnerable families
- Achievement has improved to good with rising attainment, particularly in reading and mathematics
- Staff work well as a team and are dedicated to both pupils' academic and personal development
- Good behaviour and respect shown by pupils in lessons and around the school
- Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs achieve well with precise, individual support
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough teaching is outstanding and best practice is not always shared across the school
- In some lessons, pupils are not given sufficiently challenging tasks and make less rapid progress
- Some younger pupils lack clarity about their personal targets for improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is outstanding - the school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is exemplary, with very strong links to professional agencies supporting vulnerable pupils and their families.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, lunchtime activities, diverse sporting activities, enrichment activities across a wide range of subjects
Cotteridge Junior and Infant School is a good school that has improved significantly since its last inspection. This very caring school is highly valued by pupils, parents and the local community, with pupils achieving well in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
20.6%
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 remained stable at around 76%. Maths has improved from 78% to 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
444 pupils
446 capacity
2 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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.58754%
Overall absence
7.10383%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Cotteridge Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Lindsworth School
Maple House School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Selly Park Girls' School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Selly Oak Trust School
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