Calshot Primary School

About Calshot Primary School

Calshot Primary School sits in the middle of the pack academically when compared with other primary schools in Birmingham. Its headline metric, the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM), stands at 65% — just two percentage points above the local authority average of 63%. That places it 111th out of 292 primary schools in the borough, a solidly average position. The school is oversubscribed, with 124 applications for 56 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 50 of those 124 were first-preference choices. That level of demand suggests local families see it as a reliable, if not standout, option. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across inspections in 2012 and 2017, with an ungraded visit in 2023 confirming it remains Good. For context, only 28 of Birmingham's 292 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating, so Good is the norm here.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed. Reading is a clear strength: 90% of pupils reached the expected standard, and 43% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Maths is slightly above the national average, with 78% at expected and an average score of 106, though only 32% hit the higher threshold. Writing is weaker, with 73% at expected and just 8% at the higher standard. The combined RWM expected figure of 65% is pulled down by writing, and the proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is just 7%. There is no progress data available for any of the three subjects, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. The school ranks in the top 50% nationally, at the 43rd percentile, and sits in a similar position regionally within the West Midlands.

Calshot is a three-form entry primary with a nursery, serving 450 pupils against a capacity of 420 — so it is operating slightly above its official limit. A third of pupils (35.1%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's urban Birmingham context. The school offers a broad set of SEND provisions, including support for moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. Facilities include a sports hall, library, art studios, and a chapel, and the sports programme covers football, cricket, swimming, netball, and cross country. Clubs include Eco Club, Film Club, and Drama. For families looking for a well-subscribed local primary with a strong reading record and good SEND support, Calshot is a sensible choice, though those prioritising writing outcomes or a higher academic ceiling may want to look at the Outstanding-rated Dorrington Academy, just 1.4 km away.

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