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Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School

Academy converter · Birmingham · B36 0BX

Ages 2–7 · 487 pupils · Solihull

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

5.7%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.2%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
244

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

115

Places offered

118

1st-preference offers

107

Total preferences (any rank)
211
Preferred offers (top 3)
118
Applications from outside LA
52
Offers to outside-LA applicants
17

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill108%

487 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
487
Boys / girls
267 / 220
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
487 / 450 (108%)
Free school meals
22.9%
FSM pupils
95
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Justin Stokes

Location

Address
Green Lane, Castle Bromwich
Postcode
B36 0BX
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Solihull
District
Solihull
Constituency
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Birmingham, Solihull, 487 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 22.9%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Primary schools in Birmingham
304
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B36
18
Primary in B36
9
Open schools in Solihull LA
90
Primary in Solihull LA
59

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B36

  • Castle Bromwich Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B36 0HD · Solihull

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM37.3%

    0.3 miles away

  • Smith's Wood Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B36 0SZ · Solihull

    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM52.1%
    • Demand0.95

    0.7 miles away

  • Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B34 7HN · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM52.0%
    • Demand0.93

    0.7 miles away

  • Timberley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B34 7RL · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM64.1%
    • Demand0.93

    0.8 miles away

  • Hillstone Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B34 7PY · Birmingham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM47.8%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • Brownmead Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B34 6SS · Birmingham

    Ages 5–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM62.3%
    • Demand0.88

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Justin Stokes
Telephone
01217473369
Website
www.cbins.solihull.sch.uk

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