William Murdoch Primary School
95%
Capacity
640
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About William Murdoch Primary School
William Murdoch 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 640 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 674 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated William Murdoch Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mangal Singh, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5651st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 101st out of 254 in Birmingham.
William Murdoch Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 173 applications for 79 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Murdoch Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, William Murdoch 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 | Antrobus Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 9NT |
| Headteacher | Mangal Singh |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 640 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.1% |
| School Capacity | 640 / 674 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5651st of 13,686
Nationally
546th of 1,378
In West Midlands
101st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
66%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
173
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Antrobus Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B21 9NT
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