Sladefield Infant School
Bamville Road, Ward End, Birmingham, B8 2TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sladefield Infant School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 13 February 2023
- 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 10 January 2023
Pupils are happy at Sladefield Infant School. Staff greet them warmly by name as they arrive each morning. Classrooms are calm, friendly places with lots of smiles and laughter. Leaders have high expectations of every pupil. They have ensured that pupils learn an ambitious curriculum that has consideration of the school's context at its heart. As a result, pupils are keen to learn and they achieve well. However, a few pupils do not attend as regularly as they should, which means they miss important learning. Pupils are kind to each other. They understand about equality and make sure everyone is included. The 'Rights Knights' lead on this important part of the school's culture. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. This means pupils feel safe. Pupils benefit from class swaps with rural schools and learn about schools in Africa, where they have sponsored a well. Pupils work hard to earn 'coins', reflecting the grown-up world, so that they can choose to spend them on rewards or save them for bigger treats. This teaches them about the concept of earning money and encourages them to have high aspirations. Pupils said they are aiming to become marine biologists, doctors and pilots.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is embedded and linked from the early years through to Year 2. This means that pupils are not always building securely on the knowledge they already know. Leaders should ensure that children's learning in the early years supports their learning in key stage 1.
- Some pupils miss too much school. These pupils are not learning as much as they should. Leaders should continue their work to improve attendance.
- Leaders have not provided some pupils with sufficient strategies and opportunities for them to become more independent learners. Pupils wait to be told what to do next or wait for help if they are stuck, rather than using strategies to independently develop their knowledge. Leaders need to develop opportunities and teach pupils strategies to become more independent learners.
Pupil numbers and mix
266 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Sladefield Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ward End Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Nansen Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Shaw Hill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Meadows
- Phone
- 01213270662
- Address
- Bamville Road, Ward End, Birmingham, B8 2TJ
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103255
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.