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Topcliffe Primary School
Hawkinge Drive, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 6BS, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
249
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. While the expected attainment in Reading, Writing, and Maths at KS2 is notably high compared to national averages, the lack of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in challenging all learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, although academic outcomes could be further enhanced.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 20% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.8%
Black African6.0%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other3.2%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black Other2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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52.52071, -1.79375 · B35 6BS
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143091
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.topcliffe.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Topcliffe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Topcliffe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Topcliffe Primary School a good school?
Topcliffe Primary School scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Topcliffe Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Topcliffe Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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