Birchwood Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Birchwood Primary School is a primary school in Tamworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 1st of 33 primary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 April 2025, report published 11 May 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Pupils flourish at Birchwood Primary School. Children receive an excellent start to their education from the moment they begin in early years. The school is highly aspirational for all pupils. Pupils display immense pride in being a part of this school community. They talk eagerly about their learning. The school believes that there are no limits or barriers to what pupils can achieve. Staff hold very high expectations for all pupils. Pupils live up to these. They achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Pupils enjoy school and attend well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. The school culture is driven by the school values of 'consideration and respect'. The school is a purposeful place in which to learn. Pupils are focused and respectful. They are polite to each other and to visitors. Pupils feel safe. They celebrate difference and socialise happily together. Support for pupils' personal development is exceptional. The school goes beyond the expected so that pupils have access to a wide, rich set of experiences. One example is the BASE Skills Academy. The school council gather pupils' ideas for a wide range of enjoyable skills-based activities, led by school staff. These enhance the school's vision to provide pupils with rich opportunities and memorable experiences.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

68 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

451 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals13.1%

13.1%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.5%

3.5%, 18.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.1%

13.1%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Birchwood Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dordon Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
The Nethersole CofE Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standard67% met the expected standard
Three Peaks Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Stoneydelph Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Garden Village Primary Academy2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Neil Coleman
Address
Birchwood Avenue, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1QU
Local authority
Warwickshire
URN
138934

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.