Billesley Primary School
About Billesley Primary School
Billesley Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 217 applications for just 89 places, with 99 of those coming as first preferences, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 2.44. The school currently has 698 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 630. Demographically, 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, reflecting the school's role in serving a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, and its intake spans the full primary age range from 3 to 11. With no religious character, it is a community school open to all local families.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 65 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
21 May 2025Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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