Colmore Junior School
Community primary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Colmore, we are proud to create a warm, nurturing environment where every child is supported to flourish and achieve their very best. Our school motto, Unlocking Potential, Developing Character , reflects our commitment to both academic excellence and the personal development of each child.
As part of the Colmore family, we are delighted to continue the journey with children transitioning from Colmore Infant School. Our strong, supportive links with the Infant School ensure a smooth and positive progression, allowing children to feel confident and excited as they move into Key Stage 2.
We believe that the best outcomes are achieved when we work in partnership with parents and carers, supporting and guiding our pupils together. We pride ourselves on being a caring, open school, so please come and talk to us to share any questions, concerns or ideas you may have.
We re so glad to have you as part of our school community and look forward to working with you to make your child's time at Colmore Junior School a rewarding and memorable experience.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Dodgeball
- Netball
- Rugby
- Yoga
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
- School Games Mark GoldSport
Key facts
- URN
- 103188
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachael Salmon-Salter | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Kevin O'Neill Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Waqas Ali | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ashley Sewell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alice Stevenson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sally McJohnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Michaela Hunter | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Avril Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Michael Adams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jade Emily Bressington | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Helen Pike | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Seyyed Shah | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jonathan Gale | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 · until 2040 |
| Mrs Alix Etheridge Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Rachael Salmon-Salter Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Terri Cawser Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record