Birches Green Primary School
N/A
Ofsted Rating
108%
Capacity
455
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Birches Green Primary School
Birches Green Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 455 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Anna Stevenson, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11574th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 233rd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Birches Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 44 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birches Green Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Birches Green Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Birches Green Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B24 9SR |
| Headteacher | Anna Stevenson |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 455 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.8% |
| School Capacity | 455 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11574th of 13,686
Nationally
1204th of 1,378
In West Midlands
233rd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
91
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birches Green Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B24 9SR
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