Anderton Park Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Anderton Park Primary School currently has around 446 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 58.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 48%. other white pupils make up about 14.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dennis Road, Birmingham, B12 8BL |
| Website: | www.andertonparkschool.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01214641581 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103192 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 540 |
| Number of Pupils: | 446 |
| Number of Boys: | 240 |
| Number of Girls: | 206 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 48.00% | 214 |
| Other White | 14.30% | 64 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.60% | 56 |
| African | 9.20% | 41 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.40% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.20% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| White British | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderton Park Primary School Dennis Road , Sparkhill B12 8BL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Mandela School Colville Road , Sparkbrook B12 8EH | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Infant School Brunswick Road , Sparkbrook B12 8NX | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Brunswick Road , Balsall Heath B12 8NX | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School Oakland Road , Moseley B13 9DN | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golden Hillock School Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 232 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hazelwood School and Training Centre 344 Ladypool Road , B12 8JY | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hira School 99-103 Clifton Road , Balsall Heath B12 8SR | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of Birmingham School 14 Court Road , B11 4LX | - not rated | 748 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community School Hertford Street , Balsall Heath B12 8NJ | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.