Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham has been honored as the Midlands School of the Year in the Sunday Times' coveted school rankings, placing it among the top 10 primary schools out of approximately 20,000 nationwide.
Situated near Lea Hall train station in Kitts Green, the school’s achievement reflects its exceptional educational standards and community impact. The Sunday Times' expert panel praised Lea Forest for its outstanding overall performance, highlighting key strengths that contributed to its remarkable ranking.
The school’s latest Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it as “Outstanding,” a testament to its commitment to excellence. Inspectors noted that Lea Forest is “an exceptional school where pupils flourish,” commending the collaborative efforts of leaders and staff to help pupils realize their full potential.
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Lea Forest’s rich and ambitious curriculum promotes detailed knowledge and understanding in all subjects, fostering a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Pupils confidently engage with displays around the school that promote their right to have a voice, demonstrating an excellent understanding of fundamental British values, as well as respect for diversity and difference.
Instances of discrimination are rare, with pupils empowered to “see it, stop it, solve it” should it occur. Behaviour and attitudes towards learning are exemplary, with students eager to participate and achieve. The school environment is safe and welcoming, with bullying reported as minimal and not tolerated.
Other top primary schools in the West Midlands featured in the Sunday Times rankings include Little Sutton and St Anne’s RC in Sutton Coldfield, and Chilcote Primary School in Birmingham. Additionally, St Paul’s School for Girls in Edgbaston was recognized as the Midlands comprehensive school of the year.
The Sunday Times' school rankings are widely regarded as the definitive guide to the UK’s best schools, offering parents valuable insight into educational excellence.