The Oaks Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

The Oaks Primary School currently has around 340 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 76.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Bells Lane, Birmingham, B14 5RY
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Janine Dodds
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103165

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 340
Number of Boys: 165
Number of Girls: 175

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: Average (0.2)
Writing: Average (1.2)
Maths: Average (0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
60%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
- not rated 2,152 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Highters Heath Nursery School
11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH
3out of 4 2,430 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 2,641 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Oaks Primary School
Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5RY
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Oaks Primary School
Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5RY
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bells Farm Primary School
Bells Farm Close , Druids Heath B14 5QP
3out of 4 485 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QJ
1out of 4 828 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD
3out of 4 877 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 742 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Baverstock Academy
501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL
- not rated 742 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kings Norton High School
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
- not rated 2,392 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Woodrush Community High School
Shawhurst Lane , Wythall B47 5JW
- not rated 2,650 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodrush High School
Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW
3out of 4 2,650 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cadbury Sixth Form College
Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT
- not rated 2,174 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 2,392 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA
- not rated 732 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Focus College
Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA
- not rated 732 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW
4out of 4 3,048 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.