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Council: Birmingham

Calshot Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B42 2BY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Calshot we aim to provide the highest quality of learning and care for all children in a safe and enjoyable environment, nurturing personal values, in partnership with parents, carers and the wider community. We expect everyone in our school to strive to achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Calthorpe Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B12 0TP

“The vision of Calthorpe Academy is to provide exceptional education and life opportunities to all of our children and young people. We will ensure that our curriculum is diverse, personalised and enriched to meet the very individual needs of our learners.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Canterbury Cross Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B20 3AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Canterbury Cross Primary School is a two-form entry school, which is maintained by Canterbury Cross Education Trust. We have over 400 pupils attending the school aged between 4 and 11. We also have a part-time Nursery with 60 part time places.”

PrimarySince 2017No rating on record

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B44 9SR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was founded by, and is part of, the Catholic Church. Our ethos is made explicit to our pupils, staff, parents and community through our commitment to the Wiseman Virtues.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Castle Vale Nursery School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B35 6DU

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“We provide Outstanding early education for children aged 2 to 4 years. We offer part time sessions for 5 mornings or 5 afternoons or full time places for those eligible. We are a truly inclusive school supporting all children regardless of need or their starting point.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Cedars Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B27 6JL

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“At Cedars Academy we believe in a philosophy that promotes both independence and a strong commitment to collective responsibility. We want all children who attend Cedars Academy to share and contribute to our values that promote a safe, inclusive and ambitious community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Chad Vale Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B15 3JU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We have worked hard over the last 15 years to create a warm, caring and nurturing school environment which replicates the safety and security children have at home. This has become well known as 'The Chad Vale Way' and everybody involved with our school becomes part of 'The Chad Vale Family'.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Chandos Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B12 0YN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Chandos, our values are at the heart of everything our students and staff do. These values form the backbone for all that we do and how we work with and support one another as children, adults and families.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Cherry Oak School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B29 6PB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Cherry Oak is a special day school for pupils aged 4 to 11 years who have special education needs and/or disabilities arising from cognition and learning difficulties including severe learning difficulties and speech, communication and language difficulties.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Cherry Orchard Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B20 2LB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Cherry Orchard, we want our pupils to be confident, healthy individuals, motivated learners and responsible citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Chilcote Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B28 0PB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Getting the ethos and environment just right for learning is so important in a school and one thing that supports this is at Chilcote is a sequence of values that we focus on each half term.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Chilwell Croft Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B19 2QH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We spend a lot of time and effort developing the culture of our school. The physical environment is welcoming and orderly – our artist in residence works with children to show off their art skills and this is exhibited throughout the school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Chivenor Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B35 7JA

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“The Chivenor community is aspirational and it is our aim to provide the widest possible range of activities and experiences for children. Being proud to live in Castle Vale, we also highlight the many positive cultural places on offer throughout Birmingham through our classroom names.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Birmingham, Birmingham - B11 1LF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our ethos seeks to promote Christian values and morals, whilst being sensitive to the range of cultures present within our school and community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B14 4HN

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Christ Church, our pastoral system has one main aim: to make sure your child is known, cared for and able to do their best every day. We believe children learn well when they feel safe, supported and part of a strong community, so pastoral care is at the centre of school life.”

SecondarySince 2021Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B44 0QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Alongside our desire to prepare children for every stage of their educational journey is the ambition for all pupils at Christ the King to excel in all that they do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

City Academy

Birmingham, Birmingham - B15 2EF

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“City Academy is a team that is ambitious in its aspirations for all students. We work within our community to ensure we break down and remove all barriers to success. We consider all our students our ‘City Lights’, as they will illuminate all our futures.”

SecondarySince 2020Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

City of Birmingham School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B11 4LX

Year 1 - Year 11 (ages 5-16)

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

City Road Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B16 0HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our broad and balanced curriculum is creative, fun, and challenging. We are passionate about giving our children experiences that widen their understanding of the world around them, both in school and outside.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Clifton Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B12 8NX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision for Clifton Primary School is to enable all children to achieve their full potential in a safe, welcoming and happy learning environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record