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Castle Bromwich Junior School

Solihull, B36 0HDPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,703
of 13,686 nationally

About Castle Bromwich Junior School

Around 37% of Castle Bromwich Junior School’s pupils qualify for free school meals, which is well above the national average, yet the school remains popular with local families. The school is oversubscribed, with 465 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, suggesting strong demand for places. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014. The inspection report, published in 2021, noted that leadership and management were also Good. While no parent-view data is available in the school’s records, the combination of high demand and a rising Ofsted grade signals that families in Solihull see this as a solid, improving option for their children in the 7–11 age range.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCastle Bromwich Junior School Hurst Lane North, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0HD
HeadteacherTristi Timms
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils465
Free School Meals (FSM)37.4%
School Capacity465 / 480 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDanceCricketRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChessEco ClubArt ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Bromwich Junior School

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