Cofton Primary School
Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 4STOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cofton Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 157th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2020, report published 5 February 2020
- 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 May 2025
Cofton Primary is a warm and welcoming school. Its two key aims are for pupils to be happy and successful. These aims run through every aspect of the school's work. Relationships are what make this a reality. Staff have a steely determination to put the needs and interests of pupils first. This helps pupils feel safe in school. The school is determined that all pupils reach their full potential. Skilled staff and strong leadership make this a reality. They recognise that success is not the same for every pupil. The school sees each pupil as an individual and treats them as such. The support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well considered and effective. They achieve well. Pupils behave beautifully at different points of the day. They listen attentively in lessons and contribute their responses keenly and confidently. During social times, pupils make use of the extensive school grounds. The school has thought intelligently about how to zone these areas. This means that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Pupils now get the chance to enjoy their social times together, after these previously being at different times. This leads to older pupils naturally supporting younger pupils impressively. Pupils are proud of their school.
What the school should improve
- Some activities that pupils are expected to complete in writing are beyond their ability. This means some pupils are not securing the vital foundations necessary to become fluent and confident writers. This includes with their handwriting. The school should continue to prioritise ensuring that pupils are given opportunities to develop their writing skills in a coherent and sequential way, paving the way for future success.
- Some staff do not consistently identify gaps, misconceptions or mistakes in pupils' work. This means that some pupils do not build on prior learning as well as they might. The school should ensure that these members of staff place a high priority on identifying misconceptions pupils have in the moment and support them to know how to address these misconceptions effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
408 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Cofton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Turves Green Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| West Heath Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deborah Dudt
- Phone
- 01214753374
- Address
- Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 4ST
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103315
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.