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.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed but encouraging in specific subjects. Maths is a clear strength: 82% of pupils met the expected standard, and 34% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Reading is slightly behind, with 72% at expected and 21% at higher standard, and an average score of 105. Writing lags further, with 70% at expected and just 7% at the higher standard. Only 5% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. The school’s Ofsted inspection in June 2022 rated every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — as Good. The report noted strong behaviour and attitudes, which aligns with the school’s capacity to support a high-needs intake. Progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it’s hard to judge how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points.

Bellfield Junior School is a community primary for children aged 7 to 11, with 233 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, so it’s nearly full but not oversubscribed. The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, and even a chapel, plus a Forest School programme. Sports provision covers football, athletics, rounders, cricket, dance and swimming, while clubs include drama, eco club and coding. The SEND provision is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a strong option for families whose children need additional support within a mainstream setting. Given its above-average FSM rate and solid but not exceptional results, Bellfield suits families who prioritise inclusivity and a well-resourced environment over headline academic rankings.

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