The Oval School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, B33 8JGOpen in maps

The Oval School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 120th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 June 2013, report published 11 July 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

88 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

639 pupils on roll, with places for 708

Eligible for free school meals64.8%

64.8%, 38.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.9%

39.9%, 18.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.8%

17.8%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Oval School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lift Lea Forest0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding84% met the expected standard
Audley Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard75% met the expected standard
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Stechford Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Dawn Williams
Phone
01214643248
Website
theoval.drbignitemat.org
Address
Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, B33 8JG
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
143087

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.