Moseley Church of England Primary School, Birmingham
Moseley Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Birmingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 37th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.7 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- 1.7 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Moseley Church of England Primary School in detail
Moseley Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are guided and strengthened by our distinctively Christian values of Hope, Courage, Love, Thankfulness, Trust and Forgiveness. These values were chosen by our school community by reflecting deeply on the meaning of 6 key stories from the Bible. These values are nurtured and lived by all in our school community as we continue to learn and grow together."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Moseley Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 87% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Moseley Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Moseley Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Moseley Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moseley Church of England Primary School are King David Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 76% maths); St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 61% reading, 79% maths); Kings Heath Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths); and Park Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths).
Moseley Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
King David Primary SchoolSt Martin de Porres Catholic Primary SchoolKings Heath Primary SchoolPark Hill Primary School
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Moseley Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
8.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (51%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 34 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Moseley Village Rail Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mayfield Court (opposite), 280 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Moseley Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Moseley Church of England Primary School are Queensbridge School (0.4 miles), Bishop Challoner Catholic College (0.7 miles), Moseley School and Sixth Form (0.9 miles) and Swanshurst School (1 mile).
Queensbridge SchoolBishop Challoner Catholic CollegeMoseley School and Sixth FormSwanshurst School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Moseley Primary is a happy, successful school where children thrive academically and personally. Staff provide exceptional care and support, creating an environment where pupils feel safe and respected. The school goes beyond the classroom to develop well-rounded children who understand the importance of helping others and contributing to their community.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of phonics and reading at the heart of the curriculum
- Outstanding personal development with wide range of leadership opportunities for pupils
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with close liaison with families and external agencies
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
- Exceptional early years provision that helps children settle quickly and develop independence
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils with SEND miss vital learning when receiving additional support to manage emotions and behaviour, and do not always get opportunities to catch up on missed learning
- School should ensure clear expectations that all pupils catch up on any missed learning to prevent further gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong safeguarding culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs led by pupils, music performances during assemblies, charity fundraising, food bank support
Moseley Church of England Primary School is a high-performing school where pupils thrive and achieve well across the curriculum. The school provides exceptional care and support, with pupils behaving respectfully and feeling happy and safe.
At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
103 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Moseley Church of England Primary School.
- Central Education @ Kings Heath Primary690m away · Not yet graded
- Kings Heath Playcare690m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Moseley Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Moseley Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Moseley Church of England Primary School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 29 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
210 pupils
210 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.7 first choices per place
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
104
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,945
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,351
Per pupil
£1243k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Moseley Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Moseley Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Moseley Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Moseley Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moseley Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Moseley Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Moseley Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Moseley Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Moseley Church of England Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Moseley Church of England Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Moseley Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Moseley Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Moseley Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Moseley Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Moseley Church of England Primary School: Central Education @ Kings Heath Primary (690m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kings Heath Playcare (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 29 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moseley Church of England Primary School?
Moseley Church of England Primary School is at Oxford Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9EH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)