Bellfield Junior School
About Bellfield Junior School
Bellfield Junior School sits just above the Birmingham local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 64% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 63%. That slim margin might not sound dramatic, but it’s worth noting given the school’s context: over half its pupils (57.9%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. The school ranks 117th out of 254 primary schools in Birmingham, placing it in the top half of the authority. Its regional ranking in the West Midlands is similarly solid, sitting in the 45th percentile. While it’s not among the top performers locally — the nearest outstanding school, Princethorpe Infant School, is 2.2 km away — Bellfield holds a steady Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across inspections in 2012 and 2022.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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