Raddlebarn Primary School
Gristhorpe Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 7TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Raddlebarn Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 140th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 October 2014, report published 3 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
Pupils enjoy attending school. They feel safe and know who to talk to if they have any concerns. They value how teachers use 'CICO' every day to find out if they are worried or would like to talk to them. The school has clear expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils meet these standards and achieve well. They have a strong understanding of what it means to be respectful. They can explain how poor behaviour choices are often rooted in disrespecting others or the school environment. The 'no outsiders' ethos contributes to the palpable warmth in how pupils interact with each other. Pupils play harmoniously at social times. They enjoy how the 'OPAL' equipment encourages them to be creative. They happily share play resources with their friends in other year groups. There are many opportunities for pupils to take on roles and responsibilities, including as eco-councillors and prefects. Year 6 pupils talk about how these roles have helped them to feel ready for the move to secondary school. Although there are many areas of strength to the school's work, there is more to be done to ensure that everyone in the school community feels as valued as pupils do.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not always implemented to a consistently good standard across the school. This is because not all staff have the same level of understanding of subject knowledge and pedagogy. The school should ensure that all staff are supported in delivering the curriculum effectively.
- The school's vision is not always communicated effectively to staff and parents. There are missed opportunities to gather their opinions on key matters. This means that some of these key stakeholders do not feel that they have a voice that is valued. The school should ensure there is a strategy for more active, productive engagement with all groups involved in the school.
- There have been significant changes made to strengthen the quality of governance. The IEB has only very recently been appointed. The board should work promptly so that there are more robust processes in place for ensuring that the school has a clear vision and strategy, and that leaders at all levels are appropriately held to account.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
391 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Raddlebarn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Tiverton Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Bournville Village Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Stirchley Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Newman
- Phone
- 01214720062
- Address
- Gristhorpe Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 7TD
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103246
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.