Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School, Birmingham
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 193rd-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School in detail
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Children can be admitted to our nursery in the term following their 3rd birthday. You can obtain a copy of our nursery placement application form through the Main School Office. Please note that a nursery placement does not guarantee a placement in our Reception."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, chess and STEM.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 78% in maths).
Getting a place at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School are Lakey Lane Primary School (0.4 miles, 83% reading, 82% maths); The Oaklands Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths); Kineton Green Primary School (0.5 miles, 76% reading, 79% maths); and Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths).
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Lakey Lane Primary SchoolThe Oaklands Primary SchoolKineton Green Primary SchoolOur Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
69.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 59.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), White British (17%) and other ethnic groups (13%).
In 2026, 43 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 Olton Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oakhurst Road (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School are Langley School (0.6 miles); Ninestiles, an Academy (0.6 miles); Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (0.7 miles); and Hall Green School (1.1 miles).
Langley SchoolNinestiles, an AcademyArchbishop Ilsley Catholic SchoolHall Green School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, safe environment where children love to learn. Teachers are well-trained and have high expectations, with reading being taught particularly well through a carefully planned curriculum. The school offers enriching experiences beyond the classroom that help children develop into confident, respectful young people who understand the world around them.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff and carefully matched books for all ages
- Kind, caring school environment where pupils behave well and feel safe
- High-quality early years provision with clear routines and well-organized learning spaces
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds on what pupils already know
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to access the same curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not check pupils' prior learning well enough, so pupils struggle to recall and apply previous knowledge
- Some pupils with specific needs do not receive support quickly enough from staff who lack the right training and expertise
- Poor attendance among some pupils, including those with special needs, means they miss important learning
- Not all subjects have effective assessment systems in place to help teachers identify gaps in knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with regular staff training, swift recording and reporting of concerns, and appropriate background checks on all staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, chess club, dance club, Lego club, drawing club, sports clubs, school council, fundraising for charities including local food bank, visits to different places of worship
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is a kind, caring community where pupils feel happy and safe and achieve well. Leaders are highly ambitious and have designed a thoughtful curriculum with a strong focus on reading.
At a Glance
69.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 78% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
22.8
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes 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 Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School.
- Fun Fest Olton720m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Birmingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Severne Junior Infant and Nursery 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
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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
86%
Available places
363 pupils
420 places
57 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
389
Total Pupils
180
Boys
209
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,813
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,444
Per pupil
£2816k
Total funding
£370k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
20.9%
Persistent absence
364
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
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Severne Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School has around 389 pupils on roll. 70% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 20.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Severne Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School: Fun Fest Olton (720m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School's term dates?
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Birmingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is at Severne Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7HR.
Sources: Birmingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)