St Andrew's CofE First School
Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's CofE First School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 5 to 9. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2024, report published 1 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
'Reach our potential with the help of God' is the motto that underpins everything at this school. Staff have high ambitions for every pupil, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These ambitions are commonly realised because all staff help pupils to be the best they can be. As a result, pupils do well and achieve strong outcomes. This school is an inclusive community where all pupils are nurtured and very well cared for. Pupils repay this with strong behaviour and high attendance. Warm and respectful relationships between adults and pupils are commonplace and a pleasure to observe. Pupils are welcoming, curious and courteous. They work hard in lessons and enjoy their learning. Pupils are confident that adults will deal with any worries quickly and fairly. The school's work to enhance pupils' character and wider development is excellent. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities that extend their learning beyond the classroom. These activities include leadership roles, trips, residentials and a plethora of after-school clubs. Pupils also learn important life lessons on topics such as healthy relationships, strong mental health and personal safety. Consequently, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for later life.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not routinely adapt their teaching to extend the learning of pupils who are ready to learn new content. This slows the learning of those pupils. The school should ensure that all staff have the expertise to support pupils' learning effectively.
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 225
Schools near St Andrew's CofE First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Crown Meadow First School & Nursery | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Blackwell First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Frances Barnes
- Phone
- 01214451410
- Address
- Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NG
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 116865
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.