Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Green Lane Castle Bromwich Birmingham West Midlands B36 0BX |
| Reference Number | 149490 |
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School has demonstrated overall strong performance with notable strengths in safeguarding practices, pupil behaviour, and early years education. The school fosters a positive learning environment and has effective measures in place for supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Leaders maintain a high standard of oversight and work collaboratively with stakeholders, ensuring that pupils feel safe and valued. However, the school is still addressing areas for improvement, particularly in writing skills where a minority of pupils face challenges, and the use of assessments to enhance their learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 495 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.53%
Girls: 47.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 54 | 120 |
| 2 | 57 | 62 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2023 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe.
- Positive behaviour and respectful attitudes among pupils.
- Effective early years curriculum promoting confidence.
- Strong support for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
- High engagement in enrichment activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' spelling and handwriting skills.
- Inconsistent use of assessment to inform teaching across subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 45 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle Bromwich Junior School
Castle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0HD |
0.29 miles |
|
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Burton's Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0SZ |
0.65 miles |
|
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Hurst Lane, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7HN |
0.68 miles |
|
Timberley Academy
Bradley Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7RL |
0.76 miles |
|
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Arran Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0QE |
0.93 miles |
|
Hillstone Primary School
Hillstone Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7PY |
0.94 miles |
|
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Southfield Avenue, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9AX |
0.96 miles |
|
Brownmead Primary Academy
Pencroft Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6SS |
0.96 miles |
|
Water Orton Primary School
Plank Lane, Water Orton, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 1SG |
0.98 miles |
|
Kingshurst Primary School
School Close, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6BN |
1 miles |
|
Yorkswood Primary School
Kingshurst Way, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6DF |
1.06 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6LW |
1.23 miles |
|
Chivenor Primary School
Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7JA |
1.38 miles |
|
Pegasus Primary School
Turnhouse Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 6PR |
1.41 miles |
|
Heathlands Primary Academy
Heath Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6NB |
1.48 miles |
|
Minworth Junior and Infant School
Water Orton Lane, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 9BU |
1.49 miles |
|
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Yatesbury Avenue, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 6LB |
1.51 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
Shawsdale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LY |
1.61 miles |
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Leycroft Academy
Gressel Lane, Birmingham, B33 9UE |
1.61 miles |
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Castle Vale Nursery School
Yatesbury Avenue, Birmingham, B35 6DU |
1.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Castlewood School
Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF |
0.29 miles |
|
The Heights Academy
Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD |
0.33 miles |
|
Park Hall Academy
Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9HF |
0.36 miles |
|
Forest Oak School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
0.88 miles |
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Merstone School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
0.88 miles |
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Smith's Wood Academy
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
0.94 miles |
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SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
170 Packington Avenue, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7RD |
1 miles |
|
Lift Greenwood
Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7NL |
1.26 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Cooks Lane, Solihull, Birmingham, B37 6NU |
1.54 miles |
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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5GA |
1.61 miles |
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Tile Cross Academy
Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9UF |
1.65 miles |
|
Centre for Accelerated Learning
Sheldon Hall Avenue, Birmingham, B33 0HA |
1.72 miles |
|
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD |
1.86 miles |
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Kitts Green Academy
Hallmoor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9QY |
1.94 miles |
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Hallmoor School
50 Scholars Gate, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DL |
1.95 miles |
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Grace Academy Solihull
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5JS |
2.17 miles |
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Hodge Hill Girls' School
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8EY |
2.36 miles |
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Braidwood School for the Deaf
Bromford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8AF |
2.43 miles |
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Hodge Hill College
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8HB |
2.48 miles |
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Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS |
2.65 miles |