Whitehouse Common Primary School
94%
Capacity
449
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Whitehouse Common Primary School
Whitehouse Common 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 449 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whitehouse Common Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Milward, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1138th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Whitehouse Common Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 58 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whitehouse Common Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Whitehouse Common 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 | Cotysmore Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6BL |
| Headteacher | Fiona Milward |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.4% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 480 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1138th of 13,686
Nationally
110th of 1,378
In West Midlands
19th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
82%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
147
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cotysmore Road, Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham, B75 6BL
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