The Oval School
URN: 143087 • Birmingham B33 8JG
Overview
- Name
- The Oval School
- URN
- 143087
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dawn Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214643248
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whittington Oval, Birmingham B33 8JG
Summary
The Oval School is a mixed primary academy located in Birmingham, part of the drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 645 pupils and a capacity of 708, the school prioritises children's wellbeing and aims to foster strong partnerships between the school and families. The leadership team, headed by Mrs D Williams, is committed to ensuring that every child achieves their highest educational outcomes, regardless of their background.
The curriculum at The Oval School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, designed to engage students actively in their learning. The school also promotes a Rights Respecting ethos, encouraging pupils to develop respect for themselves and others. Additional support is available through the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), ensuring that all learners receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Community involvement is encouraged, with various initiatives aimed at fostering a supportive environment for families. The school offers resources and information for parents, including policies, term dates, and extracurricular activities, to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at The Oval School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, designed to engage students actively in their learning. The school also promotes a Rights Respecting ethos, encouraging pupils to develop respect for themselves and others. Additional support is available through the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), ensuring that all learners receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Community involvement is encouraged, with various initiatives aimed at fostering a supportive environment for families. The school offers resources and information for parents, including policies, term dates, and extracurricular activities, to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governance Charter (governance)
- Trustee Responsibilities (governance)
- Our Trust (governance)
- Governance Attendance Report (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Education (governance)
- Finance (governance)
- Cyber & GDPR Policies (governance)
- Parent and Community Advisory Forum (governance)
- SEND & Local Offer (sen)
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
- DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 708
- Pupils
- 645
- Boys
- 335
- Girls
- 310
- FSM %
- 65.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 645 | 335 | 310 | 708 | 65.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 657 | 330 | 327 | 708 | 61.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 648 | 318 | 330 | 708 | 54.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 648 | 318 | 330 | 708 | 54.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 633 | 328 | 305 | 708 | 50.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 646 | 336 | 310 | 708 | 44.40 |
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