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Burman Infant School

Solihull, B90 2JWPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Burman Infant School

Burman Infant School is a state primary in Solihull, serving children from age 3 to 7. It sits within a local authority that includes 59 primary schools, five of which hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school’s most recent graded inspection, in May 2025, resulted in an overall effectiveness rating of Requires Improvement, though the inspection framework meant that no single overall effectiveness grade was assigned. Among its local peers, the top-ranked schools in the area are St Alphege Church of England Junior School, Monkspath Junior and Infant School, and Knowle Church of England Primary Academy. The nearest Outstanding-rated school, Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James, is just 0.6 km away. Burman Infant School is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 98 applications for 38 places and 31 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. The school has a nursery provision and a capacity of 180, though it currently has 189 pupils on roll.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVelsheda Road, Solihull, Solihull, B90 2JW
HeadteacherElla Saxty
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)11.2%
School Capacity189 / 180 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingDanceTennisFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burman Infant School

Burman Infant School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.