Quinton Church Primary School, Birmingham
Quinton Church Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Birmingham, part of Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 181st-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Quinton Church Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Quinton Church Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Quinton Church Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Quinton Church Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Quinton Church Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Quinton Church Primary School are Perryfields Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Howley Grange Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths); Lift Four Dwellings Primary (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 85% maths); and Brandhall Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Quinton Church Primary School.
Perryfields Primary SchoolHowley Grange Primary SchoolLift Four Dwellings PrimaryBrandhall Primary School
The trust
Quinton Church Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Quinton Church Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 93% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (86%).
Who goes there
36.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 25 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rowley Regis Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Quinton Island (before), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 206 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Quinton Church Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Quinton Church Primary School are Perryfields Academy (0.5 miles), Lift Four Dwellings Secondary (0.5 miles) and Leasowes High School (0.8 miles).
Perryfields AcademyLift Four Dwellings SecondaryLeasowes High 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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 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 declined from 80% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.0
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
Keep up with Quinton Church Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Quinton Church Primary School.
- Howley Grange Wasps Too650m away · Not yet graded
- Howley Grange Wasps950m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Four Dwellings Wraparound Care960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Quinton Church Primary School is an academy, 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Quinton Church Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Quinton Church 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
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 16 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
7 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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Your chances of a place at Quinton Church Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
13.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
110
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,619
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,334
Per pupil
£1235k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
182
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
Quinton Church Primary School
Questions parents ask about Quinton Church Primary School
What are SATs results like at Quinton Church Primary School?
Of the pupils at Quinton Church Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Quinton Church Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Quinton Church Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Quinton Church Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Quinton Church 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 Quinton Church Primary School?
Quinton Church Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Quinton Church Primary School?
Classes at Quinton Church Primary School average 29.7 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 Quinton Church Primary School?
Quinton Church Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Quinton Church Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Quinton Church Primary School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Quinton Church Primary School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Quinton Church 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 Quinton Church Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Quinton Church Primary School: Howley Grange Wasps Too (650m away, registered, not yet graded), Howley Grange Wasps (950m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier Education Four Dwellings Wraparound Care (960m 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 Quinton Church Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 16 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 7 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 Quinton Church Primary School?
Quinton Church Primary School is at Hagley Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)