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Minworth Junior and Infant School

Minworth Junior and Infant School

Birmingham, B76 9BUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

206

Pupils

3.1x

Demand

About Minworth Junior and Infant School

Minworth Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Minworth Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Lickley, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5773rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 105th out of 254 in Birmingham.

Minworth Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 26 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.

Minworth Junior and Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (36 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Minworth Junior and Infant School include Sports Hall, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Book Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Minworth Junior and Infant 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 Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWater Orton Lane, SUTTON COLDFIELD, Birmingham, B76 9BU
HeadteacherKelly Lickley
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)47.6%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

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

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5773rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

559th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

105th of 254

In Birmingham

Top 50%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:79%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:90%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -8%

'22/23

74%

'23/24

66%

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

Ofsted Parent View

36 responses

Would Recommend This School

97%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
22%
Concerns dealt with
61%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Sports HallLibraryDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryGymnasticsDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubBook ClubDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

26

Applications

80

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

20 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Minworth Junior and Infant School

Minworth Junior and Infant 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

01213511345www.minworth.bham.sch.uk/

Water Orton Lane, SUTTON COLDFIELD

Birmingham, B76 9BU

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Water Orton Lane, SUTTON COLDFIELD

Birmingham, B76 9BU

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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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