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The Oval School

Birmingham, B33 8JGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 61 places
Ranking
#5,282
of 13,686 nationally

About The Oval School

The Oval School, a large state primary in Birmingham, currently holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade confirmed during an ungraded inspection in October 2024 where inspectors noted that standards were maintained. This is a shift from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Outstanding overall, with leadership and early years provision also judged outstanding at that time. The most telling academic metric for this school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 academic year, 67% of pupils achieved this benchmark, which sits above the Birmingham local authority average of 63%. This places the school 91st out of 254 primaries in the city, putting it in the top 37% nationally. Given that 65.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, these results represent a solid performance against the odds.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhittington Oval, Birmingham, Birmingham, B33 8JG
HeadteacherDawn Williams
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils645
Free School Meals (FSM)65.2%
School Capacity645 / 708 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingNetballCross CountryTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oval School

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