Allens Croft Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Allens Croft Primary School currently has around 405 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 61.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 34 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.9%. other mixed pupils make up about 11.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP
Website: www.allcroft.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01216752611
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Rebecca Timms
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103243

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 456
Number of Pupils: 405
Number of Boys: 207
Number of Girls: 198

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British30.90%125
Other Mixed11.60%47
Pakistani9.10%37
Other (any other ethnic group)8.60%35
White and Black Caribbean7.70%31
Other White4.90%20
African4.90%20
Other Black4.40%18
Other Asian4.20%17
Unclassified3.20%13
White and Asian2.20%9
Bangladeshi2.00%8
Indian2.00%8
Caribbean1.70%7
Gypsy/Roma1.00%4
White and Black African0.70%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%2
Chinese0.20%1
Irish0.00%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: Well Below Average (-2.9)
Writing: Below Average (-1.6)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
42%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
- not rated 0 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 1,918 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
- not rated 3,187 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 3,195 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allens Croft Primary School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
2out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cotteridge Primary School
Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT
3out of 4 826 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stirchley Primary School
Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL
3out of 4 930 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Stirchley Primary School
Pershore Road , B30 2JL
- not rated 930 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Colmore Junior School
Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ
3out of 4 1,309 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
4out of 4 1,472 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
4out of 4 1,472 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
- not rated 1,472 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ
- not rated 1,472 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Kings Norton Girls' School
Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW
4out of 4 1,567 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cadbury Sixth Form College
Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT
- not rated 2,522 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fircroft College of Adult Education
1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH
- not rated 2,757 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bournville School
Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH
2out of 4 2,958 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 3,095 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA
- not rated 1,421 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Focus College
Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA
- not rated 1,421 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maple House School
Maple House , Maple Road B30 2AE
- not rated 2,104 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW
4out of 4 2,392 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Trust School
Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ
3out of 4 2,492 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.