Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cofield Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B73 5SD |
| Reference Number | 103342 |
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery demonstrates good overall effectiveness, alongside outstanding early years provision. Pupils are happy and engaged, indicating a supportive and inclusive school environment. There is a strong emphasis on high expectations, particularly for pupils with special educational needs, which is a significant strength of the institution. The school nurtures a strong community spirit, fostering positive behaviour and excellent attitudes towards learning. While the school's educational framework is ambitious and well-structured, notable areas for improvement exist in adapting learning material for higher-attaining students and in providing meaningful cultural experiences outside of the mainstream curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 307 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.75%
Girls: 46.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 42 | 92 |
| 2 | 50 | 43 | 93 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58% |
| Caribbean | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% |
| Indian | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1.
- High expectations lead to good academic achievements across the school.
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes and enjoy a sense of safety in their school environment.
- Effective reading and phonics teaching contribute to pupils' fluent reading.
- The curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced, and makes use of the local area.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery does not always adapt to meet the needs of higher-attaining pupils.
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to experience and engage with different cultures.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 106 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Boldmere Junior School
Cofield Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5SD |
0 miles |
|
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5US |
0.39 miles |
|
Wylde Green Primary School
Green Lanes, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5JL |
0.74 miles |
|
Court Farm Primary School
Tedbury Crescent, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5NS |
0.87 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5JP |
0.96 miles |
|
Twickenham Primary School
Twickenham Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0NR |
0.97 miles |
|
Oscott Academy
St Martins's Church Centre, 140 Witton Lodge Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5AP |
1.08 miles |
|
New Oscott Primary School
Markham Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6QR |
1.11 miles |
|
Abbey Catholic Primary School
SUTTON ROAD, ERDINGTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B23 6QL |
1.12 miles |
|
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AB |
1.16 miles |
|
Story Wood School
Hastings Road, Perry Common, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5AJ |
1.18 miles |
|
Maney Hill Primary School
Maney Hill Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1JU |
1.23 miles |
|
Osborne Primary School
Osborne Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6TY |
1.24 miles |
|
Osborne Nursery School
Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UB |
1.24 miles |
|
Yenton Primary School
Chester Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 0ED |
1.28 miles |
|
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RE |
1.31 miles |
|
Featherstone Primary School
Glenville Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6PR |
1.33 miles |
|
Imedia School
85 Summer Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6UT |
1.35 miles |
|
Kings Rise Academy
Hornsey Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0JL |
1.37 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0QN |
1.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PT |
0.88 miles |
|
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5XA |
1.14 miles |
|
Highclare School
10 Sutton Road, West Midlands, B23 6QL |
1.2 miles |
|
New Horizon Academy
New Horizon Academy, Erdington, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DY |
1.28 miles |
|
Wilson Stuart School
Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AT |
1.34 miles |
|
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QT |
1.37 miles |
|
Plantsbrook School
Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB |
1.43 miles |
|
Oscott Manor School
290 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6DE |
1.57 miles |
|
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
395 College Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 0HF |
1.63 miles |
|
Stockland Green School
Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7JH |
1.67 miles |
|
The Pines Special School
Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7EY |
1.69 miles |
|
Aspire AP School 2
70 Raglan Road, Smethwick, B66 3ND |
1.75 miles |
|
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2NH |
1.91 miles |
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9SR |
1.93 miles |
|
Queensbury School
Wood End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL |
1.94 miles |
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Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE |
2.11 miles |
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Fairfax
Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7JT |
2.25 miles |
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The Royal Sutton School
Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY |
2.3 miles |
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The Streetly Academy
Queslett Road East, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2EX |
2.36 miles |
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Spring Hill High School
C/O 28 Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7PG |
2.46 miles |