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Federation of Boldmere Schools, Sutton Coldfield B73

Cofield Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B73 5SD

10 reasons to choose Federation of Boldmere Schools

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Federation of Boldmere Schools has a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. It is one of the best state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.

School fundamentals

Federation of Boldmere Schools is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school is a federation of Boldmere Junior School and Boldmere Infant School and Nursery”. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2011) inspection.

Average class size

Federation of Boldmere Schools has three or four classes per year, and an average class size of 28 pupils.

Exam results

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Federation of Boldmere Schools ranks in the top 6% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 17% of schools.

The Federation of Boldmere Schools curriculum

School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips in Years 4 and 6.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.

Sport at Federation of Boldmere Schools

School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Federation of Boldmere Schools

Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm provided by an external contractor.

Find another school near Federation of Boldmere Schools

Independent Prep Schools

Highclare Preparatory School (1.4 miles); West House School (6.8 miles); St George’s School, Lower School (7 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield (0.5 miles); Yew Tree Community School (2.9 miles); St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, West Bromwich (8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Highclare School (1.4 miles); Ward End Community College (4.3 miles); Blackwater Academy (5.8 miles).

State Senior Schools

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (0.9 miles); Bishop Walsh Catholic School (1.4 miles); Plantsbrook School (1.5 miles).

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