SchoolScoresAlbert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of GREENHEART LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Turves Green, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 4RD
0121 464 2356 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 138th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 145th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 156th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 89th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 6% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern Joint 139th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND 25th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 10% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 143rd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
62% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 35th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 68.1% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 87th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.7% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 232nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 283rd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 266th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.7% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 277th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 279th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 62nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 111th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 218th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Cofton Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Turves Green Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Heath Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colmers Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rednal Hill Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rednal Hill Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy?
60% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140889.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.