Rookery School
109%
Capacity
456
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Rookery School
Rookery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rookery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Seema Samuel, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10436th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 209th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Rookery School is a popular choice with families — it received 177 applications for 53 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rookery School include Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Rookery 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 | Rookery Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 9PY |
| Headteacher | Seema Samuel |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.0% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10436th of 13,686
Nationally
1081st of 1,378
In West Midlands
209th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
177
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rookery Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B21 9PY
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