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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (15 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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