Shustoke CofE 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 · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a school where every child matters and feels genuinely cared for. Staff know pupils well, spot concerns early and provide warm, practical support that helps children thrive. The school balances high expectations with genuine inclusion, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs access the same quality learning as their peers and succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and inclusive approach - all pupils feel safe, supported and know their needs are understood
- Excellent attendance rates above national average with proactive early intervention
- Calm, respectful behaviour with positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities and disadvantaged pupils
- Rich personal development curriculum building pupils' confidence and wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Consistency in how staff apply agreed teaching approaches across classrooms
- Development of communication and language strategies in early years
- Further embedding curriculum improvements in writing, reading and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel secure.
Extracurricular Activities
Music clubs, sporting events (national competitions), singing competitions, arts activities, nature walks, seasonal activities
Shustoke CofE Primary School is a strong performing school where leaders and staff create a nurturing, family-focused environment with high expectations for all pupils. The school excels in safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, inclusion and personal development.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79%. Maths has improved from 71% to 76%. Writing has declined from 77% to 69%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
180 pupils
210 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Warwickshire
Places available
7,187
Applications
6,166
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.72425%
Overall absence
10.24096%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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