Penns Primary School

About Penns Primary School

Penns Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Penns Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Lowe, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 254 in Birmingham.

Penns Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 24 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Penns Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Penns 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.

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