St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School currently has around 206 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 32.0% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.9%).
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: | Broad Lane, Birmingham, B14 5AL |
| Website: | www.stalbanscatholicprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214446530 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca McKinney |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103466 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 218 |
| Number of Pupils: | 206 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.90% | 142 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 10 |
| Indian | 4.40% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 6 |
| African | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baverstock Foundation School and Specialist Sports College 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baverstock Academy 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Secondary School Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | 2out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.