Benson Community School
URN: 103362 • Birmingham B18 5TD
Overview
- Name
- Benson Community School
- URN
- 103362
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 29.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Medley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Benson Road, Birmingham B18 5TD
Summary
Benson Community School, located in Birmingham, is a mixed primary community school with a current enrolment of 398 pupils, out of a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels safe and enjoys their educational experience. With a focus on high academic standards, the school aims to develop responsible citizens for the future.
The curriculum at Oasis Academy Benson is designed to ignite ambition and realise potential, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. The school also places a strong emphasis on reading, recognising and rewarding progress through initiatives like the 'Reading Champions' programme, which highlights outstanding achievements in literacy.
Benson Community School actively engages with the local community and provides various activities, including residential trips for Year 6 students, enhancing both social and educational experiences. The school is dedicated to supporting its pupils and fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
The curriculum at Oasis Academy Benson is designed to ignite ambition and realise potential, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. The school also places a strong emphasis on reading, recognising and rewarding progress through initiatives like the 'Reading Champions' programme, which highlights outstanding achievements in literacy.
Benson Community School actively engages with the local community and provides various activities, including residential trips for Year 6 students, enhancing both social and educational experiences. The school is dedicated to supporting its pupils and fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 398
- Boys
- 202
- Girls
- 196
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 398 | 202 | 196 | 420 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 398 | 202 | 196 | 420 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 428 | 238 | 190 | 560 | 55.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 428 | 238 | 190 | 560 | 55.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 437 | 243 | 194 | 560 | 54.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 476 | 247 | 229 | 560 | 43.80 |
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