Somerville Primary (NC) School is a mainstream primary school in Birmingham for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 122 of its 722 pupils (16.9%) were getting SEN support and 11 (1.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 722 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Birmingham.
16.9% get SEN support
122 of 722 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.5% have an EHC plan
11 of 722 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication77
- Autism20
- Moderate learning difficulty18
- Social, emotional and mental health7
- Hearing impairment5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 722 (places for 758)
- Headteacher
- Mr Izhar Khan
- Free school meals
- 62.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 103256
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Birmingham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Expected standard in every area
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2022).
Contact and getting there
Somerville Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9EN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Small Heath Leadership Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Marlborough Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- R.Y.A.N Education Academy Independent · Ages 13–17 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Everything Education School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Olive School, Small Heath Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 1.2% 0.4 miles
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.2%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.5 miles
- Holy Trinity Catholic School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 17.8%, EHC plans 1.7% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Birmingham SEND schools in Birmingham
Questions about Somerville Primary (NC) School
How many pupils at Somerville Primary (NC) School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 122 of the 722 pupils (16.9%) were getting SEN support and 11 (1.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Somerville Primary (NC) School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (77 pupils), autism (20 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (18 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Somerville Primary (NC) School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Somerville Primary (NC) School?
Through Birmingham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Somerville Primary (NC) School?
You can ask for Somerville Primary (NC) School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Somerville Primary (NC) School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Small Heath Leadership Academy, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is Somerville Primary (NC) School?
Somerville Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9EN, in Birmingham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.