Located in Birmingham, St Andrew's CofE First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Andrew's CofE First School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 4.6% 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 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hewell Road, Birmingham, B45 8NG |
| Website: | www.st-andrewscofe.worcs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214451410 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Frances Barnes |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116865 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 225 |
| Number of Pupils: | 216 |
| Number of Boys: | 121 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.30% | 182 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 8 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 7 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE First School Hewell Road , Barnt Green B45 8NG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Hill College Spirehouse Lane , Blackwell B60 1QD | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lickey Grange School Old Birmingham Road , B60 1NP | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Uplands Community Home 33 Greenhill , Blackwell B60 1BL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.