Anglesey 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.
Anglesey Primary School currently has around 697 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 60.2% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 42.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 30.1% , followed by african at 16.4%
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: | Anglesey Street, Birmingham, B19 1RA |
| Website: | www.angleseysch-bham.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214644388 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adrian Pembleton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132074 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 782 |
| Number of Pupils: | 697 |
| Number of Boys: | 347 |
| Number of Girls: | 350 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 42.20% | 294 |
| Pakistani | 30.10% | 210 |
| African | 16.40% | 114 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.00% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 10 |
| White British | 1.00% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 5 |
| Other White | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Infant School Anglesey Street , Lozells B19 1RA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Primary School Anglesey Street , B19 1RA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Junior School Nursery Road , Newtown B19 2YA | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | - not rated | 353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 532 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 769 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.