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Paganel Primary School

Academy converter · Birmingham · B29 5TG

Ages 3–11 · 404 pupils · Birmingham

Ofsted

Good

Admissions demand

0.92 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-03-10

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

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

0.92 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

36

Places offered

41

1st-preference offers

36

Total preferences (any rank)
92
Preferred offers (top 3)
39
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill91%

404 pupils · 446 places

Pupils on roll
404
Boys / girls
188 / 216
School capacity
446
Capacity fill
404 / 446 (91%)
Free school meals
64.1%
FSM pupils
246
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
drb Ignite Limited
Headteacher
Mrs Bethan Gingell

Location

Address
Swinford Road, Selly Oak
Postcode
B29 5TG
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Northfield
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 3–11, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 404 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 64.1%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Primary schools in Birmingham
304
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B29
21
Primary in B29
12
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.

  • Jervoise School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B29 5QU · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM58.6%
    • Demand1.03

    0.3 miles away

  • Princethorpe Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B29 5QB · Birmingham

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM53.2%
    • Demand0.98

    0.5 miles away

  • Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B29 5QB · Birmingham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM71.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • St Peters CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Birmingham · B17 0BE · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM21.4%
    • Demand0.87

    0.8 miles away

  • Water Mill Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B29 6TS · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM42.9%
    • Demand0.94

    0.9 miles away

  • Nonsuch Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Birmingham · B32 3SE · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM60.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Bethan Gingell
Telephone
01214645040

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