Boldmere Junior School

About Boldmere Junior School

Boldmere Junior School’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show that 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just one percentage point above the Birmingham local authority average of 63%. That places the school in a solid, middle-of-the-pack position within the city, ranking 113th out of 254 primary schools. Where Boldmere really stands out is in reading: 87% of pupils hit the expected standard and 46% achieved a higher score, both well above typical LA figures. The average reading score of 109 is notably strong. Maths is more mixed — 77% reached the expected level and the average score was 106, but only 33% achieved a higher score. Writing is the weakest area, with 71% at expected and just 16% at the higher standard. Overall, Boldmere is a dependable, above-average performer in Birmingham, particularly for reading, but not among the very top tier of schools in the authority.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, did not assign an overall effectiveness grade but awarded Outstanding ratings for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The quality of education was judged Good. This is a step down from the school’s previous Outstanding rating in 2011, but the inspection framework has changed significantly since then. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 96% of the 79 respondents would recommend the school, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities also felt their child is safe, well-behaved, and does well academically. The school has a dedicated SEN unit and provisions for a wide range of needs including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities, though 20% of parents disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need — a notable minority.

Boldmere Junior School is oversubscribed, with 381 pupils against a capacity of 360, and 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is in line with the national average for primary schools. Facilities include a library, forest school, ICT suite, art studios, playing fields, sports hall, and even a chapel. The sports programme covers swimming, athletics, cricket, netball, gymnastics and cross country, while clubs include film, drama, art and choir. The school is a good fit for families who want a well-run, community-focused junior school with strong reading outcomes and a broad range of activities, but who are comfortable with it being slightly oversubscribed and not at the very top of Birmingham’s performance tables. It suits children who thrive in a structured, behaviour-focused environment with plenty of outdoor and creative opportunities.

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