Located in Birmingham, William Murdoch Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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.
William Murdoch Primary School currently has around 640 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 49.1% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 25.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 25.3% , followed by bangladeshi at 13.9%
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: | Antrobus Road, Birmingham, B21 9NT |
| Website: | www.williammurdoch.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01215540999 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mangal Singh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103317 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 674 |
| Number of Pupils: | 640 |
| Number of Boys: | 334 |
| Number of Girls: | 306 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.5% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 25.80% | 165 |
| Pakistani | 25.30% | 162 |
| Bangladeshi | 13.90% | 89 |
| African | 11.10% | 71 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 35 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 34 |
| Caribbean | 3.60% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 20 |
| White British | 1.60% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Green Infant School (NC) Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School & Children's Centre Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery Junior School Rookery Road , B21 9PY | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 840 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | - not rated | 853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 576 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, 3B Business Village , Alexandra Road B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Alternative School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.