Quinton Church Primary School, Birmingham

Good
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~488m)Possible (~697m)Unlikely (~906m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Steve Miller
Pupils:208 / 210 capacity
LA:Birmingham
Phone:01216754422
Address:Hagley Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1AJ
Trust:BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 17 June 2025View full report
URN:143439
UKPRN:10061449
Diocese:Diocese of Birmingham
Constituency:Birmingham Edgbaston
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Quinton Church Primary School creates a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and supported by caring adults. Reading is prioritised brilliantly with children learning to read fluently and developing a genuine love of books. The school has particularly strong support for children with additional needs, ensuring they progress well alongside their peers.

Key Strengths

  • Reading is a top priority with effective phonics teaching - pupils learn to read quickly and fluently
  • Strong SEND provision with pupils making excellent progress through the full curriculum
  • Excellent pupil behaviour and attendance, with a clear focus on personal development and responsibility
  • Well-planned curriculum that builds on pupils' prior knowledge, particularly strong results in mathematics
  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, supportive learning environment

Areas for Improvement

  • Assessment of pupils' learning is not always precise enough - sometimes teachers lack the detailed information needed to plan exactly what pupils should learn next
  • Monitoring of teaching in subjects other than English and maths is still developing, limiting the school's ability to identify what works best
  • Subject leadership needs more time and support to further improve classroom practice across the curriculum

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and pupils understanding how to stay safe including online.

Extracurricular Activities

After-school clubs devoted to sport and music, eco-warriors, worship leaders, house captains, visitors and school trips

Quinton Church Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection, with new leadership bringing fresh improvements. Pupils enjoy their learning in a calm, purposeful environment where high expectations and a strong culture of kindness support their progress.

At a Glance

17.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

36 responses
Would recommend92%
Child is happy97%
Well taught100%
Good progress86%
Feels safe100%
Well behaved97%
Bullying dealt with39%
Kept informed92%
Handles concerns69%
Wider development92%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-8ppMaths-18ppWriting-2pp

Reading has declined from 80% to 72%. Maths has declined from 93% to 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.

Class Sizes

29.9

Avg class size

29.7

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

7

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

208 pupils

210 capacity

2 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(3)

17 June 2025
16 October 2019
10 July 2012
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.36006%

Overall absence

7.14286%

Persistent absence

182

Enrolments

Authorised2.95585%
Unauthorised1.40421%
Persistent (10%+)7.14286%
Severe (50%+)0.54945%

Absence trend

3.23449%
18/19
4.06821%
20/21
6.67413%
21/22
4.4833%
22/23
4.15033%
23/24
4.36006%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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