Alston Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alston Primary School.

Birmingham, B95UN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
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
26 June 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Alston Road
Bordesley Green East
Birmingham, B95UN
Phone
1214641569
Website
alston.bham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140656
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Alston Road, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5UN
Website
www.alston.bham.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEIGH TRUST
Capacity
669 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
641
Free School Meals
47.2% (303 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 101.0
2023 103.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
641 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More"

Religious Education follows the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus and SACRE, aiming to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural and mental development of pupils and society.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs E. Simpson welcomes families and emphasizes that every child is important; Alston is a caring, friendly school where happy children learn through motivating activities and first-hand experiences.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced National Curriculum Enquiry-led curriculum with clear progression of skills Learning enriched by educational visits and visiting speakers/immersion days Read Write Inc phonics scheme for reading Religious Education following the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus and SACRE PSHE curriculum covering Health & Wellbeing, Growing and Relationships, Living in the Wider World Subject provision with focus on PE, French, Computing, DT, Art and Music

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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