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Hawthorn Primary School

Hawthorn Primary School

Birmingham, B44 8QRPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

85%

Capacity

229

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Hawthorn Primary School

Hawthorn Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hawthorn Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Abraham, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2880th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 254 in Birmingham.

Hawthorn Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hawthorn Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Hawthorn 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHawthorn Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B44 8QR
HeadteacherSam Abraham
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)63.2%
School Capacity229 / 270 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)

2880th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

284th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 25%

48th of 254

In Birmingham

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

75%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:93%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:75%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:93%
Higher:29%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +12%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

75%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

88

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

38 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorn Primary School

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

Contact Information

01214643891www.hawthornprimaryschool.co.uk

Hawthorn Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B44 8QR

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Hawthorn Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B44 8QR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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