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Alston Primary School
Alston Road, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5UN, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.4 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
634
Capacity
669
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 95% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and engagement. While 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 65% nationally, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11 in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (240 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School supports development
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani64.5%
Gypsy/Roma7.9%
Black African7.9%
Other6.0%
Asian Bangladeshi6.0%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White British0.2%
Location
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52.48147, -1.83104 · B9 5UN
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN140656
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.alston.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Alston Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Alston Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2019.
Is Alston Primary School a good school?
Alston Primary School scores 58.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Alston Primary School?
Based on 240 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alston Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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