Town Junior School, Sutton Coldfield
Data last updated 31 Aug 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Town Junior School has high expectations for all pupils and they respond by working hard and achieving well. The school places strong emphasis on reading, helping pupils develop confidence and a love of books through a well-stocked library and creative spaces. Pupils feel valued, included and safe, with excellent behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils creating a real sense of community.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum with knowledge carefully sequenced so pupils develop secure understanding
- Strong emphasis on reading with a challenging curriculum implemented consistently across the school
- High expectations for behaviour and conduct, resulting in calm, orderly atmosphere
- Swift identification of pupils with special educational needs and effective support provided
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development including mental health, physical activity and healthy eating
Areas for Improvement
- Writing expectations are not consistently applied across all subjects - pupils don't write with the same accuracy in other subjects as they do in English lessons
- Recent changes to drive improvements have impacted staff workload and well-being, and need time to be properly embedded
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council roles, house captain positions, librarian responsibilities, visits, residential trips, extensive range of clubs
Town Junior School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection in January 2020. The school has high ambition for pupils, who feel happy and safe while achieving well academically.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has remained stable at around 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.1
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
229 pupils
240 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Coldfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton Coldfield
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)
Inspection History(103)
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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
4.53286%
Overall absence
11.38211%
Persistent absence
246
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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