Your ward in numbers: Children, Schools and Families in Pype Hayes

Knowing how our schools and youth services are performing helps ensure every child in Pype Hayes has the best possible start in life. ## The key numbers * 91.4% of school places are filled in Pype Hayes, which is slightly higher than the Birmingham average of 91.3%. * 56.7% of pupils in our ward are eligible for free school meals, a rate higher than the 46.1% seen across Erdington and the 48% across Birmingham. * 3 schools and settings are currently open in Pype Hayes, all of which are primary schools. * 983 pupils are on roll at local schools that report their capacity figures. * £21,418,362 was spent by Birmingham City Council in July 2026 on payments to suppliers related to children and families to support services across the city. ## What this means for you Our local schools play a vital role in our community. While Pype Hayes has no secondary or all-through schools, our three primary schools are supporting nearly one thousand pupils. The higher proportion of children eligible for free school meals in our ward suggests that many families rely heavily on local school support systems to manage daily costs. These figures help us understand the demand for education and family services in our area. They allow the council and local partners to see where resources are needed most to support our children. By looking at these numbers alongside city-wide trends, we can better identify the challenges our families face in Pype Hayes. ## How to have your say You can report issues at https://dannycarter.org.uk/report or contact Cllr Danny Carter's office. ## Where the figures come from * DfE Get Information About Schools, https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ * Birmingham City Council payments to suppliers over £500, https://cityobservatory.birmingham.gov.uk/explore/assets/payments-to-suppliers-over-gbp500/