City Road Primary School

URN: 139571 • Birmingham B16 0HL

Overview

Name
City Road Primary School
URN
139571
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Shaukat Islam (since 2025) , Interim Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Cavendish Road, Birmingham B16 0HL

Summary

City Road Primary School, located in the Rotton Park area of North Edgbaston, Birmingham, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 467 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 459. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and welcoming environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families to support each child's learning journey, ensuring that all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that is both creative and challenging, aligned with the National Curriculum and the Birmingham Statement. City Road Primary School emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-esteem, and independent learning, providing a secure environment where children can explore their talents and abilities. Enrichment activities, including music, sports, art, and educational visits, are integral to the school's approach, with no financial contributions requested from families for these experiences.

City Road Primary School is committed to inclusivity and equality, striving to instill values of respect, responsibility, and environmental awareness in its pupils. The school aims to prepare children for future challenges, ensuring they leave well-equipped for secondary education and beyond.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
459
Pupils
467
Boys
229
Girls
238
FSM %
17.50
Open date
2013-07-01
Close date
2018-08-31
Last Ofsted
2017-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 467 229 238 459 17.50
2024-09-11 467 229 238 459 17.50
2023-09-11 467 229 238 459 17.50
2022-09-11 467 229 238 459 17.50
2021-09-11 467 229 238 459 17.50
2020-09-11 467 229 238 459 17.50

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