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Birchwood Primary School
Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1QU, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.0 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
453
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 15% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.60983, -1.62055 · B78 1QU
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138934
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchwood Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Birchwood Primary School a good school?
Birchwood Primary School scores 95.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Birchwood Primary School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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