Bells Farm Primary School
Bells Farm Close, Druids Heath, Birmingham, B14 5QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bells Farm Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 75th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Bells Farm Primary School is a successful, friendly and welcoming school. The school has created an atmosphere where everyone is valued and nurtured. It has high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is reflected in its vision that pupils should 'enjoy learning and aim for excellence'. Pupils rise to meet the high expectations that the school sets for them. The curriculum is wide and interesting, enriched with visits and experiences. These include visits to local theatres, farms and museums. As a result, pupils are keen to learn and achieve well in most subject areas. Pupils behave well in classrooms and around school. They focus on their learning and have good attitudes to school life. This starts with children in the early years, who listen well and show high levels of self-control. Pupils feel safe. They know they have adults who will help them when they need it. The school provides opportunities for pupils to develop leadership such as being digital ambassadors, play leaders or members of the school council. Pupils also benefit from a range of clubs, including karate, chess, computing and a variety of sports, which they enjoy.
What the school should improve
- There is variation in teachers' subject knowledge in relation to the teaching of disciplinary skills in some subjects. Staff do not always plan learning that builds on pupils' prior skills to enable them to apply and make links with their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers' subject knowledge is consistently strong so they can better support pupils to apply their learning more successfully.
- In early years, the school has not ensured that children's social skills are as well developed as they could be. While they learn and play nicely alongside each other, some children lack the skills to interact and engage with each other during their independent play. Adults should model and support discussions to support children to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with each other.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bells Farm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| The Oaks Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Broadmeadow Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Tammy Williams
- Phone
- 01216758666
- Address
- Bells Farm Close, Druids Heath, Birmingham, B14 5QP
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103383
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.