Cromwell Junior and Infant School
97%
Capacity
228
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Cromwell Junior and Infant School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Rubina Darr, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 166th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Cromwell Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 31 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cromwell Junior and Infant School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 79.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Cromwell Junior and Infant 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Cromwell Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B7 5BA |
| Headteacher | Rubina Darr |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 79.8% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 236 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
166th of 13,686
Nationally
18th of 1,378
In West Midlands
3rd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
93%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 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
Cromwell Street, Birmingham
Birmingham, B7 5BA
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