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Timberley Academy

Birmingham, B34 7RLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 61 places
Ranking
#12,269
of 13,686 nationally

About Timberley Academy

Timberley Academy is a school that local families clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 132 applications for just 61 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.16. Of those applicants, 55 put Timberley as their first preference, and all 55 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests parents in the area see something they like. The school is a state primary for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it sits within the Birmingham local authority. It has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Catherine Harris. The school is currently well over its official capacity of 420 pupils, with 606 children on roll, which is a practical point worth noting if you are considering the school for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBradley Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B34 7RL
HeadteacherCatherine Harris
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils606
Free School Meals (FSM)62.6%
School Capacity606 / 420 (144% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryFootballNetballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoir

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionProfound Learning

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

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