Birches Green Junior School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Birches Green Junior School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 53.3% 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.
| Address: | Birches Green Road, Birmingham, B24 9SR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs A Stevenson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103168 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 212 |
| Number of Boys: | 102 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Green Junior School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Infant School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Infant School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Primary School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 30 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Green Junior School Birches Green Road , Erdington B24 9SR | - not rated | 30 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne Centre Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 9SA | - not rated | 382 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , Erdington B24 8BL | - not rated | 857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury School Wood End Road , B24 8BL | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.