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Bells Farm Primary School

Birmingham, B14 5QPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#3,424
of 13,686 nationally

About Bells Farm Primary School

Bells Farm Primary School in Birmingham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently operating close to its full capacity of 210 pupils with 202 on roll. The school serves a community with a notably high level of socio-economic disadvantage: 39.6% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. Demand for places is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year. For its 25 available places, it received 89 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.56, and 22 of those applications were first-preference offers. This level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, particularly given that the school has no religious character and is not a nursery provider, meaning it draws families purely on its primary-phase offering.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBells Farm Close, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 5QP
HeadteacherTammy Williams
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)39.6%
School Capacity202 / 210 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryNetballDanceTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: bellsfarm.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bells Farm Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.