Chilwell Croft Academy is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Chilwell Croft Academy currently has around 400 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.3% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 74.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a african background (52.5%).
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: | Chilwell Croft, Birmingham, B19 2QH |
| Website: | www.chilwellcroftacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01214643402 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nanette Wragg |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138395 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 400 |
| Number of Boys: | 189 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.5% | 8.2% |
| African | 52.50% | 210 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.50% | 30 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.80% | 27 |
| Pakistani | 6.00% | 24 |
| Caribbean | 5.80% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 16 |
| Other Black | 3.50% | 14 |
| White British | 3.30% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 7 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Primary School Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Wheeler Street , B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor School Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | - not rated | 533 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | - not rated | 746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,618 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 | 834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 657 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Enta Independent School Mill Wharf , 10 Mill Street B6 4BS | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge School Church Lane , B20 2HL | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.