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Rednal Hill Infant School

Birmingham, B45 8QYPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 68 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Rednal Hill Infant School

Rednal Hill Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 121 applications chasing just 68 places for the 2025/26 intake, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.78. Of those applications, 65 were first-preference offers, meaning the school is regularly the top pick for many parents in Birmingham. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself — nearly two families apply for every available spot. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 3 to 7, with a nursery provision attached, and it currently has 282 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 270. Headteacher Anna Pendleton leads a school where 40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse and inclusive intake. The school has no religious character and sits within the Birmingham local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIrwin Avenue, Birmingham, Birmingham, B45 8QY
HeadteacherAnna Pendleton
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils282
Free School Meals (FSM)40.9%
School Capacity282 / 270 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirChessFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Rednal Hill 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.