Cotteridge Primary School
Breedon Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, B30 2HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cotteridge Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 85th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2014, report published 3 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 April 2023
Pupils enjoy life at Cotteridge Primary School. They are keen to talk about their learning and the different activities they participate in. They are proud to represent the school. This includes at different sports tournaments and as ambassadors at the local park where forest school lessons are held. Pupils' views of school are positive. Year 6 pupils said they would be sad to leave in July and would most probably cry on their last day. This represents the affection pupils have for all staff and for their friends. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe. They learn important messages right from early years through to Year 6. Leaders make sure that pupils, and parents, have someone to talk to if they need to. In addition to staff, the pastoral manager, learning mentor and school therapist provide strong guidance and support. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The carefully adapted curriculum, and quality support provided, ensures that all pupils achieve well, especially in reading and mathematics. Pupils are respectful and polite. From the outset, children demonstrate impressive levels of behaviour. Nursery children listen carefully, follow instructions and happily share equipment with others.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not identified the key knowledge and precise subject vocabulary that they want pupils to know, use and remember in some subjects. This means that there are gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that all subjects cover the crucial knowledge and relevant vocabulary that pupils need in each year group to build successfully on their prior learning.
- Leaders have worked hard to improve attendance, but some pupils continue to be persistently absent. This means that these pupils fall behind their peers and do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should continue to work with parents who do not yet recognise the importance of daily schooling to improve the attendance of their child.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
444 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Cotteridge Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 45% met the expected standard |
| Stirchley Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Kings Norton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
| Broadmeadow Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jason Willetts
- Phone
- 01214642865
- Address
- Breedon Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, B30 2HT
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103190
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.