Greenholm Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: "At Greenholm Primary School, our curriculum is the foundation of each child accessing the knoweldge and skills needed to prepare them fully for their next steps and to be happy, confident, motivated, and a successful learner. Rooted in our values, it is designed to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cooking and maths club.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Greenholm Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 73 families put Greenholm Primary School as their first choice and 182 named it as one of their preferences, for 76 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Greenholm Primary School are Glenmead Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Hawthorn Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Kingsthorne Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 69% maths); and Beeches Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).

Greenholm Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 100 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 7 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Perry Barr Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenholm Road (adjacent), 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 238 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).

In 2024/25, Greenholm Primary School issued 17 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Greenholm Primary School are E-ACT North Birmingham Academy (0.6 miles), Arena Academy (0.7 miles), Fortis Academy (0.8 miles) and Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.9 miles).