North Central & Dartmouth Circus (E02001876) is part of Birmingham local authority (view on map). North Central & Dartmouth Circus has an approximate population of 17,000 people, of which 16% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
North Central & Dartmouth Circus neighbours Aston Park, Lozells East, Nechells, Hockley & Jewellery Quarter, Saltley West, Digbeth, Central, and Bordesley.
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North Central & Dartmouth Circus is the 121st least deprived area in Birmingham (out of 132) with 81% of children living in low-income families, compared to 62% across Birmingham and 38% nationally.
Information acquired from the school census.
In North Central & Dartmouth Circus, 70% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 49% in Birmingham and 27% nationally.
| % in North Central & Dartmouth Circus | % in Birmingham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 70% | 49% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 30% | 51% | 73% |
In North Central & Dartmouth Circus, 19% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 19% in Birmingham, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
| % in North Central & Dartmouth Circus | % in Birmingham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 15% | 15% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 4% | 4% | 5% |
In North Central & Dartmouth Circus, 94% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 72% in Birmingham, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
| % in North Central & Dartmouth Circus | % in Birmingham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5% | 28% | 67% |
| Asian | 21% | 39% | 14% |
| Black | 52% | 14% | 7% |
| Mixed | 11% | 10% | 7% |
| Other | 9% | 7% | 3% |
| Not known | 1% | 2% | 2% |
The percentage of pupils in North Central & Dartmouth Circus with English as an additional language is 71%, compared with 40% in Birmingham, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
| % in North Central & Dartmouth Circus | % in Birmingham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 71% | 40% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 28% | 60% | 78% |
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North Central & Dartmouth Circus has 12 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in North Central & Dartmouth Circus |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 12 |
| Childminders | 1 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 11 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in North Central & Dartmouth Circus since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has 10 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in North Central & Dartmouth Circus |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 10 |
| Nursery schools | 2 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 5 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 5 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 1 |
In North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there has been 1 full inspection of schools since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, schools are evaluated on the following areas:
The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Attendance and behaviour: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Early years: There have been no inspections of Early years in North Central & Dartmouth Circus so no outcomes are available for this area.
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Personal development and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Post-16 provision: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of state-funded schools in North Central & Dartmouth Circus. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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