Colmore Infant and Nursery School
111%
Capacity
399
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Colmore Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 399 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Michaela Hunter, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Colmore Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 340 applications for 120 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 132 were first-preference applications.
Colmore Infant and Nursery School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 8 parents).
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 Colmore Infant and Nursery School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Colmore Infant and Nursery 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Colmore Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 6AJ |
| Headteacher | Michaela Hunter |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 399 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 399 / 360 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
340
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
132 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Colmore Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 6AJ
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