Located in Birmingham, Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is a primary school, 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.
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School currently has around 715 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 53.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 5 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 48.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 29%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Albert Road, Birmingham, B6 5NH |
| Website: | www.princealbert.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01213270594 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Sumayya Patel |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142230 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 665 |
| Number of Pupils: | 715 |
| Number of Boys: | 390 |
| Number of Girls: | 325 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.9% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 48.80% | 349 |
| Pakistani | 29.00% | 207 |
| African | 6.90% | 49 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 22 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 8 |
| Other White | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 3 |
| White British | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Green Community School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert Junior and Infant School Albert Road , Aston B6 5NH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Tower Community Primary School Upper Sutton Street , Aston B6 5BE | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 306 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,903 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 | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,581 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 | 1,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 199 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.