Cofton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wootton Road West Heath Birmingham West Midlands B31 4ST |
| Phone | 01214753374 |
| Reference Number | 103315 |
Cofton Primary School has shown considerable improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. Pupils thrive in a supportive environment where they are encouraged to learn not just academically but also socially and culturally. The curriculum has been effectively revised to offer a more in-depth educational experience, and leadership is committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive appropriate support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 415 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.81%
Girls: 48.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 34 | 57 |
| 2 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 3 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| 4 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 5 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 6 | 39 | 21 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.7% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe in a friendly environment.
- Teachers make lessons fun and interesting, encouraging daily reading.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Leaders have effectively revised the curriculum for deeper learning.
- Pupils behave well and show respect to one another and to adults.
- The early years provision supports children's positive start to education.
- Strong focus on personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects are not yet coherently planned and sequenced.
- New subject leaders need to develop their expertise and leadership skills.
- The outdoor area for early years needs updating and better resourcing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
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0.36 miles |
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0.45 miles |
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Turves Green Primary School
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0.69 miles |
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West Heath Nursery School
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0.81 miles |
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West Heath Primary School
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Fairway Primary Academy
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Rednal Hill Junior School
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Rednal Hill Infant School
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Rubery Nursery School
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1.56 miles |
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St Laurence Church Infant School
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1.74 miles |
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Turves Green Boys' School
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New Ways School
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