Why Choose Barford Primary School?

We are a two-form entry primary school in Ladywood, Birmingham that prides itself on delivering a knowledge-rich, broad curriculum that ensures students aim high and excel. 

We encourage our students to follow our values. These values underpin our commitment to preparing our students life. Teaching how to approach and deal with issues in a sensible and sensitive way. 

We foster character and self-belief and encourage our students to be the best versions of themselves. We work collaboratively with our students and their families to ensure they receive an excellent education.

We celebrate individuality and relentlessly focus on the highest standards of student achievement. We offer the very best teaching and support. 

 

We have Nursery and Reception places available for September 2024

We are holding two open days on Tuesday 30^th April and Wednesday 8^th May 2024 for families to have the chance to view our ‘GOOD’ Early Years provision.

We would like our wonderful community to spread the word and invite parents/carers they feel would be interested.

On the day parents/carers will;

• Meet our amazing Early Years staff team
• Understand the Nursery and Reception curriculum
• Find out about the extra curriculum activities and opportunities  Barford provides
• Have the opportunity to try the schools meals we offer
• Provided with resources to use at home to prepare your child for school in September

 

Nursery Admissions

Our nursery provision currently provides childcare for 33 children aged three and above.

We offer 15 hours, Monday to Wednesday.

We welcome applications for places in Nursery throughout the academic year. 

If you wish to applying for a place for your child, please download or collect an application form and return to the school office via appointment. 

If you need any further information, please contact our school directly via the options below:

Barford Primary School, Barford Road, Birmingham, B16 OEF

0121 464 3765

enquiry@barfordprimary.co.uk

 

Our Nursery Induction booklet can be found here.

Our Reception Induction booklet can be found here.

 

Reception Admissions

School age - when can your child start school?

Children in Birmingham can start school (reception) in the September after their fourth birthday.

Example: If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, they will be able to start school in September 2024.

It's your responsibility to apply online for a September start

Birmingham City Council's School Admissions and Fair Access Service publishes information on its website, informing parents or carers how to start their child at school. However, the responsibility for applying online for a child to start reception class remains solely with parents or carers. Click here to complete the online application form.

When to apply

Parents can apply for a place in the Autumn of the year before their child turns 4. You must apply for a place as soon as possible:

• attendance at a nursery class does not give a child automatic priority for a place
• do not wait until your child is five years old, or your preferred school may already be full

Applications open on 1 October 2023 for primary school applications for entry in September 2024. The closing date is 15 January 2024 at 11:59pm.

It is really important that you apply on time. If you apply late, you are less likely to get offered a place at any of your preferred schools. Applications received after the 15 January 2024 will be classed as late applications and will not be processed until after the offer of places on 16 April 2024.

If you wish to apply for reception school place after September please complete a school application form and hand this back to the main office.

Appeals

For admissions and appeals please contact Birmingham City Council, more information can be found here.

Click  below to download our school admission form.

or

If you wish for your child to move school, the in-year transfer form needs to be completed by the current school and submitted with the schools admission form.