Hill West Primary School
95%
Capacity
400
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Hill West Primary School
Hill West Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 400 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Hill West Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beth Clarke, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 816th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Hill West Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 45 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
Hill West Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 76% recommending the school (37 responses).
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 Hill West Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Hill West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Clarence Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 4LD |
| Headteacher | Beth Clarke |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 400 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 400 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
816th of 13,686
Nationally
74th of 1,378
In West Midlands
14th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
84%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
37 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Clarence Road, Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham, B74 4LD
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