Minworth Junior and Infant 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
The school has successfully raised achievement in reading, writing and maths, with students now performing in line with national averages. Teachers provide good feedback through detailed marking that helps pupils improve, and pupils develop excellent independent learning skills. The school works particularly hard to support disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, narrowing attainment gaps.
Key Strengths
- Standards and progress have improved substantially with most pupils making expected progress and many exceeding it
- Pupils develop strong independent learning skills and work well both individually and in groups
- Pupils behave well, feel safe and enjoy school with positive attitudes to learning
- The headteacher and leadership team have made teaching improvement a priority, resulting in better quality lessons
- The school provides good support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently challenge pupils across all ability levels - some work is too easy while others struggle
- Limited use of technology and interactive whiteboards to support learning
- Too much responsibility for monitoring and improvement falls on the headteacher and deputy headteacher rather than being shared across the leadership team
- Some parents have concerns about bullying and communication from the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils taught how to keep themselves safe and understanding risks in everyday life.
Minworth Junior and Infant School is a good school where standards and progress have risen significantly over the last two years, with pupils now achieving well across reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
48.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 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 80%. Maths has declined from 90% to 80%. Writing has declined from 72% to 67%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 capacity
6 spare places available
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(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.97249%
Overall absence
25.66845%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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