Billesley Primary School

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religion Unknown
Address Trittiford Road
Billesley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 0ES
Phone 01216752800
Reference Number 138888

Billesley Primary School has demonstrated effective action in maintaining the outstanding standards achieved during its previous inspection. The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued. High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement are evident, and pupils generally flourish within the supportive atmosphere fostered by the staff. Noteworthy initiatives such as leadership opportunities for pupils and a wide range of extracurricular activities enhance the school experience, reinforcing the school's values of 'inspire, create and achieve'. The quality of education is further bolstered by a well-structured curriculum and strong subject knowledge among staff. There is a significant focus on early reading, which yields positive outcomes, and the supportive approach towards pupils with special educational needs shows a commitment to inclusivity. The overall environment encourages personal development, fosters respect, and promotes an understanding of British values. As this is the first ungraded inspection since the school was previously rated outstanding, the inspection confirms that the school continues to operate effectively within the trust framework, with a strong leadership structure in place.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 698
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.29%
Girls: 49.71%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 47.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 49.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 55 39 94
2 51 42 93
3 45 48 93
4 46 45 91
5 37 58 95
6 47 43 90

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
Pakistani 38.1%
White, British 20.5%
Indian 5.9%
Mixed, Other 5.6%
African 3.3%
White & Asian 3%
White, Other 2.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.1%
Unclassified 2.1%
Asian, Other 2%
Chinese 1.6%
Caribbean 0.6%
White & Black (African) 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Last Report Date 20 May 2025
Date Report
20 May 2025 School inspection
14 May 2019 Full inspection:
26 Jun 2018 Short inspection
25 Jun 2014 Full inspection:

Strengths

  • Strong sense of community and compassionate environment
  • High-quality pastoral care for pupils
  • Strong academic achievement and high expectations for behaviour
  • Pupils' exemplary behaviour and pride in their school
  • Inclusive approach with effective support for SEND pupils
  • Ambitious and engaging curriculum
  • Effective early reading instruction
  • Strong staff development through coaching and mentoring
  • Wide range of extracurricular activities and learning opportunities

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 15%

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 106
Maths 107

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 -0.1
Writing 0.9
Maths 2.7

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 61 2
Third Preference 56 0
From another Local Authority 4 0

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