Birchfield Primary School
79%
Capacity
629
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Birchfield Primary School
Birchfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 629 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Birchfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Hazeldine, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10584th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 213th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Birchfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 54 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birchfield Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Birchfield 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Trinity Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B6 6AJ |
| Headteacher | Amanda Hazeldine |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 629 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.2% |
| School Capacity | 629 / 795 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10584th of 13,686
Nationally
1103rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
213th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
176
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trinity Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B6 6AJ
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