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The Deanery Church of England Primary School

Birmingham, B76 2RDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1171 of 13,686 nationally

About The Deanery Church of England Primary School

The Deanery Church of England Primary School sits within Birmingham local authority, a large and varied education landscape with 292 primary schools. Among these, it ranks 21st, placing it firmly in the top 10 per cent of primaries in the city. Its closest peers at the top of the local table include Little Sutton Primary School, Cromwell Junior and Infant School, and Lift Lea Forest, all of which score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. The Deanery itself achieved a ranking score of 82, based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. With 28 primaries in Birmingham rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school is in strong company. Its most recent inspection, in November 2024, awarded Outstanding across every graded category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a clean sweep that matches its previous Outstanding rating from 2013.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFox Hollies Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 2RD
HeadteacherLisa McIntosh
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils445
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity445 / 472 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubScience ClubArt ClubChessChoir

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: deanery.bham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deanery Church of England Primary School

The Deanery Church of England Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.