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Bordesley Village Primary School

Bordesley Village Primary School

Birmingham, B9 4NGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

71%

Capacity

325

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About Bordesley Village Primary School

Bordesley Village 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 325 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Bordesley Village Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rubina Darr, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4514th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 83rd out of 254 in Birmingham.

Bordesley Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bordesley Village Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Bordesley Village 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEmmeline Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B9 4NG
HeadteacherRubina Darr
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils325
Free School Meals (FSM)58.2%
School Capacity325 / 459 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4514th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

444th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

83rd of 254

In Birmingham

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:83%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:81%
Higher:19%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

65%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibraryDining HallArt StudiosSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersAthleticsTennisDanceNetballCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubFilm ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

67

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

31 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bordesley Village Primary School

Bordesley Village Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01216751392bvcs.eschools.co.uk/

Emmeline Street, Birmingham

Birmingham, B9 4NG

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Emmeline Street, Birmingham

Birmingham, B9 4NG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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