Northfield Manor Primary Academy, Birmingham

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~398m)Possible (~569m)Unlikely (~740m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Tom Hull
Pupils:373 / 420 capacity
LA:Birmingham
Phone:01215940898
Address:Swarthmore Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 4JT
Trust:VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 August 2015

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:142203
UKPRN:10053347
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Birmingham Northfield
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is a school where all children thrive. Teachers know pupils exceptionally well and adapt lessons so every child can succeed, whether they need extra reading support or have complex needs. The school has created a warm, respectful community where pupils feel confident to join in, speak up, and learn.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve very well compared to peers nationally, with particularly strong reading and phonics teaching
  • Staff create calm, consistent classrooms where pupils behave sensibly and feel safe and respected
  • The school is highly inclusive with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
  • Strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills helps all pupils communicate confidently
  • Experienced leadership with clear vision and rigorous oversight of teaching quality

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - leaders ensure staff receive regular training, maintain thorough records, and work closely with external agencies to support pupils and families.

Extracurricular Activities

Workshops, visits, cultural events, assemblies, themed weeks, police sessions on knife crime awareness

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is a strong school where pupils achieve well across all areas. Leaders have created an inclusive, ambitious environment that effectively supports the diverse needs of their community.

At a Glance

47.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-8ppMaths+5ppWriting+1pp

Reading has declined from 90% to 82%. Maths has improved from 87% to 92%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.

Class Sizes

27.9

Avg class size

25.2

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

14

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

89%

Available places

373 pupils

420 capacity

47 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham

Low pressure
New homes approved:19,703
Projected new pupils:4,926

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham

Admissions Demand - Birmingham

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

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(15)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.07706%

Overall absence

12.92135%

Persistent absence

356

Enrolments

Authorised3.58058%
Unauthorised1.49648%
Persistent (10%+)12.92135%
Severe (50%+)1.1236%

Absence trend

4.71902%
18/19
3.62311%
20/21
5.70258%
21/22
5.92451%
22/23
5.51756%
23/24
5.07706%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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