Anderton Park Primary School

A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Anderton Park Primary School.

Birmingham, B128BL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 December 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dennis Road
Sparkhill
Birmingham, B128BL
Phone
1214641581
Website
andertonparkschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103192
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dennis Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B12 8BL
Website
www.andertonparkschool.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
540 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
450
Free School Meals
51.1% (230 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
35.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
450 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our children will be inspirational, kind, curious human beings, literate and with a passion for knowledge."

Everyone is equal. Everyone is welcome. Everyone is different. Equality Act 2010 Fundamental British values Democracy Rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Anderton Park Primary School. The Headteacher emphasizes relationships, determination and sparkle, education as an absolute joy, and that all children can excel with the support of staff and families. The school aims to provide a superb, ambitious curriculum for a diverse, multilingual community and is a Royal Shakespeare Company associate school.

Facilities

Extensive playground areas throughout our grounds provide excellent spaces for children to play, exercise, relax and perform. The nursery and reception classes are tranquil beautiful spaces for children to learn, explore and be curious and provide a calm and exciting place to start school. Sports Hall (available for hire; shower & toilet facilities)

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle EYFS Curriculum Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Current PAN is 60 per year group. If there are no spaces in your child’s year group, they will be added to the waiting list. Priority order: Looked after child (LAC); Siblings of the child already attend Anderton Park Primary School; Distance from Anderton Park Primary School to home address. For further information about admissions, see the Birmingham City Council School Admissions Page.

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