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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 665
Number of Pupils: 715
Number of Boys: 390
Number of Girls: 325

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi48.80%349
Pakistani29.00%207
African6.90%49
Other (any other ethnic group)3.50%25
Other Asian3.10%22
Indian2.90%21
Other Mixed1.40%10
White and Asian1.30%9
Unclassified1.10%8
Other White0.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.40%3
Other Black0.40%3
White British0.40%3
White and Black African0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Caribbean0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (1.4)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newtown Nursery School
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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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.