Twickenham Primary School
106%
Capacity
442
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Twickenham Primary School
Twickenham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 442 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 416 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Twickenham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Slack, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5166th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 92nd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Twickenham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 103 applications for 39 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Twickenham Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Twickenham Primary School 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 | Twickenham Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B44 0NR |
| Headteacher | Helen Slack |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 442 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.5% |
| School Capacity | 442 / 416 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Dec 2009. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5166th of 13,686
Nationally
499th of 1,378
In West Midlands
92nd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
103
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Twickenham Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B44 0NR
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