Jervoise School
About Jervoise School
Jervoise School is a state primary in Birmingham that is noticeably smaller than its capacity allows, with 203 pupils on roll against a maximum of 210. That near-full picture is striking given the school’s intake profile: 52.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and signals a community with significant economic disadvantage. Despite this, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 91 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.03 to one. Of those, 31 were first-preference applications, and 30 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost every family who put it top got in, but competition from other preferences was fierce. The school serves a mixed, non-religious community and offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may help explain its local popularity.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
28 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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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