Raddlebarn Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school provides a warm, inclusive environment where all children - including those learning English as an additional language and those who join mid-year - thrive. Teachers use engaging, practical learning approaches such as building gas masks to understand World War One history. Strong leadership and rigorous tracking of progress ensure every pupil gets the support they need to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Children make good progress from their starting points with demanding work that makes them think hard
- Attainment at Key Stage 1 has improved for three years in a row due to improvements in teaching
- Pupils are courteous, well behaved and feel very safe at school
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and senior team has raised standards
- Excellent support for pupils who join the school mid-year, particularly those learning English as an additional language
Areas for Improvement
- Work is not always set at the right level - sometimes too easy or too hard, which slows progress
- Teachers' marking does not always lead to prompt improvements in pupils' work
- Teaching assistants are not always used effectively to support pupils' learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet current requirements, with all adults checked for suitability and staff trained to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Before and after school club (Funshine), sports coaching, swimming lessons, art and construction activities
Raddlebarn Primary School is a good school where children make good progress and are well taught by trained staff. Pupils achieve well throughout the school and feel happy and safe.
At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 82%. Maths has improved from 73% to 78%. Writing has improved from 71% to 75%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
391 pupils
470 capacity
79 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
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)
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7734%
Overall absence
15.02732%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Raddlebarn Primary School
Selly Park Girls' School
Selly Oak Trust School
Maple House School
The University of Birmingham School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
King Edward's School
King Edward VI High School for Girls
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Kings Norton Girls' School
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