Bournville Village Primary
Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bournville Village Primary is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 34th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 29 January 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 5 December 2023
Pupils are happy at Bournville Village Primary School. They are proud of the school and its rich heritage. The school works hard to ensure that pupils attend regularly. Most pupils do. The school sets high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know what is expected of them. They behave well in lessons and at social times. Any pupil in need of additional support to behave is well supported. The school sets high academic expectations for all pupils. Pupils achieve well in school, with the exception of writing. A vast range of clubs such as fencing, music, orchestra, choir, French, gymnastics, chess and a comic club help pupils to develop their talents and interests. The choir and orchestra enjoy performing in school and at local events. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities in school. Older pupils develop teamwork and independence skills during an outdoor residential experience. All of these opportunities help pupils to develop their confidence and expertise. The vast majority of parents and carers are very positive about the school. One parent's comment captured the thoughts of many parents when they said: 'The school has the warmest atmosphere. We actually feel that they not only educate our children but love them too.'
What the school should improve
- Gaps in pupils' learning are not consistently identfiied and addressed. This means that, on occasion, pupils are moved on to new work before they are ready to do so. This slows their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to understand the small steps of learning that build towards the curriculum's end points, and that teachers check and ensure that pupils learn these smaller steps.
- Some aspects of the English curriculum are not as well implemented as others. Teachers do not have the knowledge and skills needed to teach the writing curriculum effectively. This means that expectations of pupils' writing are not high enough and pupils do not achieve what is expected for their age in writing. The school should support teachers so that they have the knowledge and skills needed to teach the writing curriculum, so that all pupils learn to write with the legibility, fluency and stamina expected for their age.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
96 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
652 pupils on roll, with places for 654
Schools near Bournville Village Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Stirchley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Cooper
- Phone
- 01216759098
- Address
- Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1JY
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103445
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.