Slade Primary School, Birmingham
Slade Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham, part of The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 111th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Slade Primary School in detail
Slade Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at Slade, we pride ourselves on the excellent opportunities and experiences we provide for every pupil. We are a two-form entry primary school and proud to be at the heart of the community. We are focussed on serving our pupils and the community, enhancing the lives of our pupils everyday."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Slade Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Slade Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Slade Primary School as their first choice and 129 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Slade Primary School are SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 73% maths); E-ACT Nechells Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths); Erdington Hall Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 68% maths); and Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School (0.7 miles, 61% reading, 64% maths).
Slade Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary SchoolE-ACT Nechells AcademyErdington Hall Primary SchoolDeykin Avenue Junior and Infant School
The trust
Slade Primary School is one of 24 schools run by The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Slade Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (90%).
Who goes there
46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 46.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (59%), Black (18%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 66 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) 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 Gravelly Hill Rail Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George Road (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Slade Primary 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, Slade Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Slade Primary School are Stockland Green School (0.7 miles) and Erdington Academy (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
46.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Slade Primary School
Term dates
Slade 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Slade Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Slade 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
- 84
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 84 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 63 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
419 pupils
420 places
1 spare place 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(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
442
Total Pupils
214
Boys
228
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,221
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,868
Per pupil
£2864k
Total funding
£295k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
371
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
Slade Primary School
Questions parents ask about Slade Primary School
What are SATs results like at Slade Primary School?
Of the pupils at Slade Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Slade Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Slade Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Slade Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Slade 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 Slade Primary School?
Slade Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Slade Primary School?
Classes at Slade Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Slade Primary School?
Slade Primary School has around 442 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Slade Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Slade Primary School in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Slade Primary School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Slade 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.
How many road collisions happen near Slade Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 84 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 63 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Slade Primary School?
Slade Primary School is at Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)