Gunter Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: ""To start our children on the pathway of learning that develops their full potential within school and the wider community." 1. To provide a broad range of educational experiences and activities to help prepare each child for a successful adult life. 3. To foster the children's self-respect and consideration for others and for their environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Gunter Primary is a small, one-form entry school, and there is something truly special about being part of such a close-knit community. Visitors regularly comment on the friendly, welcoming atmosphere that makes Gunter feel like more than just a school - it feels like a family."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, multi-sports, karate, choir, ukulele, guitar, art and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Gunter Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 67% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Gunter Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Gunter Primary School are Paget Primary School (0.4 miles, 63% reading, 55% maths); Topcliffe Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 40% reading, 30% maths); St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 77% maths); and Chivenor Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 79% maths).

Gunter Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gunter Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Mixed (19%) and Black (14%).

In 2026, 58 pupils (31.9%) received SEN support and 13 (7.1%) 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 Erdington Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Padstow Road (before), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gunter Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 248 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).

In 2024/25, Gunter Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Gunter Primary School are Lift Greenwood (1.1 miles) and St Edmund Campion Catholic School (1.1 miles).