Rookery School

URN: 137168 • Birmingham B21 9PY

Overview

Name
Rookery School
URN
137168
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ROOKERY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Seema Samuel (since 2025) , Partner Headteacher
Telephone
01214644221
Website
Visit
Address
Rookery Road, Birmingham B21 9PY

Summary

Rookery School is a mixed primary academy located in Birmingham, serving 456 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where each child is recognised as unique, with individual talents and aspirations. Rookery School values collaboration with parents to ensure a well-rounded education that prepares children for future challenges.

The curriculum at Rookery is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics. The school employs a systematic phonics programme to ensure that all children become fluent readers by the end of Key Stage 1. Additionally, the mathematics curriculum focuses on developing resilience and problem-solving skills through a concrete, pictorial, and abstract approach.

Rookery School also prioritises the holistic development of each child, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence. The school offers a variety of creative opportunities through subjects such as art, design technology, and music, ensuring that children can explore and develop their unique abilities in a nurturing environment.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
ROOKERY SCHOOL
Capacity
420
Pupils
456
Boys
220
Girls
236
FSM %
56.00
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 456 220 236 420 56.00
2024-09-11 471 240 231 420 49.90
2023-09-11 461 239 222 420 44.40
2022-09-11 461 239 222 420 44.40
2021-09-11 473 252 221 420 41.30
2020-09-11 480 245 235 420 32.40

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