Heath Mount Primary School, based in BIRMINGHAM, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Heath Mount Primary School currently has around 333 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 57.1% 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 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 36.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 23.7% , followed by african at 15.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Knutsford Street, BIRMINGHAM, B12 9SR |
| Website: | http://www.heathmountprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214641691 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amanda Samuel |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149366 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 333 |
| Number of Boys: | 179 |
| Number of Girls: | 154 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.7% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 36.90% | 123 |
| Pakistani | 23.70% | 79 |
| African | 15.60% | 52 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.10% | 17 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 11 |
| White British | 3.00% | 10 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Primary School Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Percy Shurmer Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tindal Junior and Infant School Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU | - not rated | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Community Foundation School St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ | - not rated | 802 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Perspectives School 197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 466 Moseley Road , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road (St. Pauls Road Entrance) , Moseley B12 9AN | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Iqra Girls High School 221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moseley Women Academy 28a George Street , Balsall Heath B12 9RG | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.