Paganel Primary School
97%
Capacity
431
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Paganel Primary School
Paganel Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 431 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Paganel Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bethan Gingell, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Paganel Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 26 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Paganel Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Paganel 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Swinford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B29 5TG |
| Headteacher | Bethan Gingell |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 431 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.8% |
| School Capacity | 431 / 446 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Mar 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed26
79
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Swinford Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B29 5TG
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