Blakesley Hall Primary School
102%
Capacity
521
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Blakesley Hall Primary School
Blakesley Hall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 521 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 510 places).
Ofsted has rated Blakesley Hall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Pamela Key, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11471st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 231st out of 254 in Birmingham.
Blakesley Hall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 36 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
Blakesley Hall Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blakesley Hall Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Blakesley Hall 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Yardley Green Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B33 8TH |
| Headteacher | Pamela Key |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 521 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.1% |
| School Capacity | 521 / 510 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11471st of 13,686
Nationally
1188th of 1,378
In West Midlands
231st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
47%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
137
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yardley Green Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B33 8TH
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