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Welford Primary School
Welford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2BL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.9 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
470
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates a strong community connection and supportive environment. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 58%, which places it in the top 67% nationally, the higher standard achievement at only 2% indicates room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for young learners in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School supports development
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani37.2%
Black African19.2%
Asian Bangladeshi9.0%
Other7.3%
Black Caribbean7.3%
Asian Indian5.7%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White British1.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.50419, -1.92000 · B20 2BL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103328
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.welford.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Welford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Welford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is Welford Primary School a good school?
Welford Primary School scores 50.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Welford Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Welford Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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