Gilbertstone 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.
Gilbertstone Primary School currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 36.7% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 22.3%
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: | Clay Lane, Birmingham, B26 1EH |
| Website: | http://www.gilbertstoneprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01214644664 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen O'Reilly |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103201 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 446 |
| Number of Pupils: | 412 |
| Number of Boys: | 218 |
| Number of Girls: | 194 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.70% | 176 |
| Pakistani | 22.30% | 92 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.30% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.10% | 17 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 11 |
| African | 2.20% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane , B26 1EH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Infant School Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LG | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Academy Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesbrooke Junior School Cedars Avenue , B27 6JL | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Victoria Road , Acocks Green B27 7XY | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockshut Hill School Cockshut Hill , Yardley B26 2HX | 3out of 4 | 2,237 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 | 2,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimichi School Eastbourne House , 111 Yardley Road B27 6LL | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne House School 111 Yardley Road , Acocks Green B27 6LL | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Birmingham Network Academy 1580 Coventry Road , Yardley B26 1AL | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brays School Brays Road , Sheldon B26 1NS | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.