Hill West Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hill West Primary School is a primary school in Sutton Coldfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 11th of 25 primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 17 June 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Early years
Strong standard
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 May 2026

Pupils are at the heart of this vibrant school community. They are well known, nurtured and championed by staff. As a result, they are set up for future success. Pupils have excellent relationships with staff based on kindness and love. These begin in the early years, which effectively supports children to make a flying start to their education. Pupils across the school say they feel safe and they know who to turn to if they have a problem. Positive relationships mean they can do so with confidence. Pupils can access pastoral advice whenever they need it. Leadership roles empower pupils, and 'ACE champions' show everyone in school how to be ambitious, curious and ever-respectful, in line with the school's values. Pupils enjoy their learning. They take pride in their presentation and they work hard to make every piece of work better than the last. When they need help, it is given quickly and effectively. This includes pupils with barriers to their learning. They are offered subtle but effective support so that they can learn alongside their friends. Pupils leave this school well prepared for the demands of secondary school. They achieve well in national tests throughout their time in school. Pupils say they enjoy school trips and visits. They like the clubs that the school offers. Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. They have clear routines and structures in place. They know what is expected from them and their friends. When bullying happens, action is taken to prevent it from continuing. Pupils are taught to be the best they can be. All pupils receive the support they need and there are clear consequences in place to deter them from repeating mistakes. This approach works well and pupils respect it. Pupils attend school regularly and leaders support pupils who find this challenging.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should ensure that teachers adapt tasks and activities more precisely, so that learning is consistently well matched to individual pupils’ needs.
  • Leaders should continue to monitor the effectiveness of their personal development programme to ensure that pupils can confidently talk about what they have learned in detail.
  • Leaders should continue their work to improve the attainment and attendance of disadvantaged pupils.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

389 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals17.2%

17.2%, 9.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.4%

14.4%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hill West Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Four Oaks Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
Mere Green Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding64% met the expected standard
Little Aston Primary Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard82% met the expected standard
Coppice Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good92% met the expected standard
Little Sutton Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding88% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Dr Beth Clarke
Address
Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LD
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
139520

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.