Maney Hill Primary School, Sutton Coldfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Maney Hill excels at teaching your child to read fluently and understand what they read from their first days at school. The ambitious curriculum covers a broad range of subjects with carefully planned learning that builds skills step by step. Children thrive in a happy, supportive environment where they develop strong friendships and learn to take on responsibilities.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading and phonics teaching with pupils developing strong reading skills early on
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects including music and PE
- Outstanding early years provision with high expectations and quality activities
- Careful support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong focus on pupil wellbeing, responsibilities and democratic values
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils need support to develop better concentration and self-control during lessons
- School needs to improve communication with parents
- Low-level disruptions to learning need further consistency in management
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all staff well-trained, a strong 'it could happen here' culture, and pupils feeling safe and confident that adults listen to them.
Extracurricular Activities
School council membership, buddy system for younger pupils, sporting events, musical performances, trips (e.g. Dovedale visit), e-safety workshops
Maney Hill Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve really well and enjoy learning through an ambitious curriculum. The school has outstanding early years provision and exceptional quality of education.
At a Glance
5.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
135 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 83%. Maths has improved from 83% to 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 85%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
421 pupils
420 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Coldfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton Coldfield
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(105)
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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
3.93923%
Overall absence
7.67123%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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