The Oaks Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2 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.
The Oaks Primary School currently has around 316 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 80.8% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.5%. african pupils make up about 12.3% , followed by pakistani at 11.1%
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: | Bells Lane, Birmingham, B14 5RY |
| Website: | https://theoaks.drbignitemat.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01214646272 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katharine Baggley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149872 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 316 |
| Number of Boys: | 152 |
| Number of Girls: | 164 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.50% | 128 |
| African | 12.30% | 39 |
| Pakistani | 11.10% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.20% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.90% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 6.30% | 20 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.