Glenmead Primary 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
Glenmead Primary is a friendly, one-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, located in the heart of the Great Barr community. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school where every child is valued and supported. The well-being and success of our pupils are at the centre of everything we do.
Our spacious campus offers fantastic facilities including green spaces, large playgrounds, a playing field and well-maintained buildings. These provide safe, stimulating environ ments where children can learn, play and thrive. At Glenmead , we believe developing the whole child.
We offer a wide range of opportunities for pupils to shine and achieve their personal best, preparing them for life beyond the school gates. We also recognise the importance of strong home-school partnerships, knowing that positive relationships between families and school help create confident, succe ss ful learners.
Within the Glenmead community, every individual is valued and respected. We provide an inclusive and diverse environment where all children have the opportunity to flourish , grow in confidence, and believe in themselves.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Climbing
- Computing
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Mindfulness
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Attachment Aware Schools
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 103320
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Erdington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brendan Hilton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Brendon Hilton Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katie Platts | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Sophia Kapcia | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sophia Begum | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ben Unsworth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Devey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lorraine Rudd | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Thomas Hamilton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katie Platts Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Louise Spencer Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 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