Westminster Primary School
About Westminster Primary School
Westminster Primary School is a state primary in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local demand. With 457 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating above its official limit. Its intake reflects a high level of socio-economic disadvantage: 55.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average for primary schools. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 124 applications for just 54 places, with all 54 offers going to first-preference families. That works out at 2.3 applications per place, meaning a substantial number of families who wanted a spot didn't get one. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, serving children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Maneer Samad.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (9 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 20 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:30
Source: westmnst.bham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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