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Paganel Primary School

Birmingham, B29 5TGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2020
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Paganel Primary School

Paganel Primary School in Birmingham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 431 children against a capacity of 446. That near-full roll is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 79 applications for just 26 places, with all 26 first-preference families securing a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 3.04 applicants per place signals strong local demand. The school’s intake is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms — 61.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a clear marker of the community it serves. The school does not have a religious character, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. Headteacher Bethan Gingell leads a school that, based on its admissions data, is a popular first choice among Birmingham families, particularly those seeking a non-denominational setting with a broad age range under one roof.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSwinford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B29 5TG
HeadteacherBethan Gingell
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils431
Free School Meals (FSM)61.8%
School Capacity431 / 446 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Mar 2020
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballSwimmingGymnasticsRoundersDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Paganel 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.