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Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School

Academy converter · Birmingham · B27 6LG

Ages 3–7 · 279 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

6.4%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

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 absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.0%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
159

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

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

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

66

Places offered

77

1st-preference offers

66

Total preferences (any rank)
129
Preferred offers (top 3)
75
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

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 fill80%

279 pupils · 348 places

Pupils on roll
279
Boys / girls
139 / 140
School capacity
348
Capacity fill
279 / 348 (80%)
Free school meals
34.2%
FSM pupils
80
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

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: COTTESBROOKE INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Academy trust
COTTESBROOKE INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr William Loughlin

Location

Address
Yardley Road, Acocks Green
Postcode
B27 6LG
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Yardley
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 3–7, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 279 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 34.2%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Primary schools in Birmingham
304
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B27
10
Primary in B27
6
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Primary in Birmingham LA
295

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 B27

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    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B27 6JL · Birmingham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM58.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B27 6BN · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM42.8%
    • Demand0.94

    0.4 miles away

  • Gilbertstone Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B26 1EH · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM39.4%
    • Demand0.91

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  • Acocks Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B27 7UQ · Birmingham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM44.0%
    • Demand1.32

    0.5 miles away

  • The Oaklands Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM57.6%
    • Demand0.90

    0.8 miles away

  • Yardley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B26 1TD · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM44.7%
    • Demand0.91

    0.9 miles away

  • Yarnfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B11 3PJ · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM59.2%
    • Demand0.83

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr William Loughlin
Telephone
01217062742
Website
www.cottesbrooke-inf.bham.sch.uk

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