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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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