Little Sutton Primary School

About Little Sutton Primary School

Little Sutton Primary School in Birmingham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11 that is currently running above its official capacity. With 422 pupils on roll against a capacity of 408, the school is clearly in demand, and the 2025/26 admissions data backs that up: 186 applications were received for just 60 places, with 78 families listing it as their first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 3.1, meaning more than three children applied for every available spot. The school's intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average — just 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the Birmingham primary average, which typically sits higher. The school is led by headteacher Rita Kaur and has no religious character. It does not offer nursery provision, so children join in Reception.

Academically, Little Sutton is among the strongest primaries in Birmingham. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 95% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the Birmingham local authority average of 63%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 23% of pupils achieving that benchmark. In maths specifically, every single pupil (100%) met the expected standard, and the average maths score was 112. Reading and writing were similarly strong, with average scores of 110 and 97% and 98% reaching the expected standard respectively. The school ranks 1st out of 254 primary schools in Birmingham, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024 awarded Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a clean sweep of grade 1s.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including an outdoor playground, ICT suite, forest school, sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers dance, cricket, rounders and netball, while extracurricular clubs include drama, gardening and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its high academic performance and oversubscription, this is a school that suits families who are confident their child will thrive in a structured, high-expectation environment and who are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is Moor Hall Primary School, 0.9 km away.

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