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Cofton Primary School
Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4ST, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% of parents recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Black African3.1%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.38990, -1.96851 · B31 4ST
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103315
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.cofton.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cofton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cofton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2020.
Is Cofton Primary School a good school?
Cofton Primary School scores 55.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cofton Primary School?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cofton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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