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Rookery School

Birmingham, B21 9PYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#10,436
of 13,686 nationally

About Rookery School

Rookery School is a state primary in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 177 applications for just 53 places, with all first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That works out at 3.34 applications per place, well above the typical ratio for a Birmingham primary. The school currently has 456 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, meaning it is operating over its official number. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms: 56% of children are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average and well above the Birmingham primary average. The school has a nursery provision and caters for children aged 3 to 11. It is a mixed, non-religious community school led by headteacher Seema Samuel.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRookery Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 9PY
HeadteacherSeema Samuel
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils456
Free School Meals (FSM)56.0%
School Capacity456 / 420 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballCricketAthleticsGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningScience ClubChessChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Rookery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.