Tame Valley Academy
100%
Capacity
236
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Tame Valley Academy
Tame Valley Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tame Valley Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Byrne, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6889th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 130th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Tame Valley Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tame Valley Academy include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 71.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Tame Valley Academy 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 | Chillinghome Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B36 8QJ |
| Headteacher | Andrew Byrne |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 71.2% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 236 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6889th of 13,686
Nationally
670th of 1,378
In West Midlands
130th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chillinghome Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B36 8QJ
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