Town Junior School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It merged with another school. The school at this address is now Town House Primary School.
Town Junior School, Sutton Coldfield
Town Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sutton Coldfield, part of Broadleaf Partnership Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 26 schools in Sutton Coldfield with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 109% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Town Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Town Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% 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 (77% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Town Junior School
Across Birmingham, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Birmingham lodged 296 appeals against primary school offers; 179 reached a hearing and 14 succeeded (7.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Town Junior School are Town House Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Holland House Infant School and Nursery (0.2 miles); Maney Hill Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 88% maths); and Hollyfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 72% maths).
Town Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Town House Primary SchoolHolland House Infant School and NurseryManey Hill Primary SchoolHollyfield Primary School
The trust
Town Junior School is one of 7 schools run by Broadleaf Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Town Junior School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
32.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (13%).
In 2026, 36 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Town Junior School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sutton Coldfield Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Plantsbrook School (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 222 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Town Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % 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 remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.6
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Town Junior School
Term dates
Town Junior 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Town Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Town Junior School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
241 pupils
222 places
19 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Coldfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton Coldfield
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.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
229
Total Pupils
117
Boys
112
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,485
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,376
Per pupil
£1451k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
246
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Town Junior School
What are SATs results like at Town Junior School?
Of the pupils at Town Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Town Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Town Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Town Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Town Junior 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 Town Junior School?
Town Junior School was full in 2025, at 109% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Town Junior School?
Classes at Town Junior School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Town Junior School?
Town Junior School has around 229 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Town Junior School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Town Junior School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Town Junior School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Town Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is Town Junior School?
Town Junior School is at Ebrook Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1NX.