Located in Birmingham, Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy currently has around 413 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 67.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.1%). african pupils make up about 12.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4RD
Website: www.abp.greenheartlearning.org
Telephone: 01214642356
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Andrea Gray Sarah Robinson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140889

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 413
Number of Boys: 197
Number of Girls: 216

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 25.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British59.10%244
African12.30%51
White and Black Caribbean5.30%22
Other Mixed5.30%22
Other (any other ethnic group)3.60%15
White and Asian2.40%10
Other Black1.90%8
Indian1.90%8
Other White1.70%7
Pakistani1.50%6
Caribbean1.20%5
Gypsy/Roma1.20%5
Chinese1.00%4
White and Black African0.70%3
Other Asian0.70%3
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.1)
Writing: Average (-0.6)
Maths: Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Heath Nursery School
200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB
3out of 4 1,102 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rubery Nursery School
Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB
3out of 4 2,338 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Albert Bradbeer Primary
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4RD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Albert Bradbeer Infant and Nursery Community School
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4RD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Albert Bradbeer Junior School
Longbridge Lane , B31 4RD
- not rated 82 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cofton Primary School
Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST
3out of 4 627 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS
3out of 4 526 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS
- not rated 526 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Turves Green Girls' School
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP
- not rated 907 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP
3out of 4 907 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY
2out of 4 2,302 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bournville College of Further Education
1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ
- not rated 1,001 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cadbury Sixth Form College
Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT
- not rated 3,275 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 3,059 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Ways School
300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL
- not rated 1,691 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Edge Academy
946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ
3out of 4 2,041 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Rathvilly School
119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB
- not rated 2,399 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
4out of 4 2,999 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
George Auden School
Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD
- not rated 3,057 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.