City Road Primary School
99%
Capacity
454
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About City Road Primary School
City Road Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 459 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated City Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shaukat Islam, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6479th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 121st out of 254 in Birmingham.
City Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 43 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at City Road Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, City Road 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | City Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B16 0HL |
| Headteacher | Shaukat Islam |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.2% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 459 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6479th of 13,686
Nationally
635th of 1,378
In West Midlands
121st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About City Road Primary School
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Contact Information
City Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B16 0HL
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