Four Oaks Primary School
About Four Oaks Primary School
Four Oaks Primary School sits in the Birmingham local authority, a large and varied area for primary education. Among 254 primary schools in the borough, it ranks 7th, placing it comfortably in the top five percent. Its closest high-performing peers include Little Sutton Primary School, Cromwell Junior and Infant School, and Lift Lea Forest, all of which also achieve strong ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Mark Benton and caters for 418 pupils, just two short of its full capacity of 420. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in June 2025, the school was rated Outstanding across every category that was judged: quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The previous inspection, in 2014, also awarded an Outstanding overall rating, so the school has maintained a consistent track record of high standards over time.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 171 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
4 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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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