Audley Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, 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.
Audley Primary School currently has around 857 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 61.0% 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 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 42.4%. white british pupils make up about 13%
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: | Audley Road, Birmingham, B33 9HY |
| Website: | www.audley.drbignitemat.org |
| Telephone: | 01214643139 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss J Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143437 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 918 |
| Number of Pupils: | 857 |
| Number of Boys: | 442 |
| Number of Girls: | 415 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 42.40% | 363 |
| White British | 13.00% | 111 |
| African | 8.80% | 75 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 64 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.70% | 49 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.30% | 45 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 35 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 22 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 18 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 18 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Audley Road , Stechford B33 9HY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Infant School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 62 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Audley Road , B33 9HY | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridpool Primary and Nursery School Hurstcroft Road , Kitts Green B33 9RD | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Wilfrid Martineau School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UE | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The International School Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Birmingham College Garretts Green Lane , B33 0TS | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Based Training Units 10,11 and 16 Stechford Trading Estate , Lyndon Road B33 8BU | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kitts Green Academy Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | 1out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.