Welford Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: "Welford Primary School is a 2 form entry Primary school with a 60 FTE Nursery Unit. There are approximately 460 children in school with an average of 30 children per class. Welford Primary School was built in 1972 and fully opened in 1973."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our vision of diversity is our strength and together we succeed is at the forefront of all that we do, which ensures there is something very special about Welford and means we truly value the rich tapestry of cultures and communities on our doorstep."

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Welford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% 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 (65% in reading, 65% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Welford Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Welford Primary School are Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 93% maths); St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 90% maths); Heathfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 85% maths); and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 68% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Welford Primary School.

26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Welford Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).

58.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 83.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (54%), Black (28%) and other ethnic groups (10%).

In 2026, 51 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 10 (2.5%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1080 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gibson Road (adjacent), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Welford Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 864 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Welford Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Welford Primary School are King Edward VI Handsworth School (0.2 miles), King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (0.6 miles), King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy (0.8 miles) and Nishkam High School (0.8 miles).