SchoolScoresAllens Croft Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Allens Croft Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6RP
0121 675 2611 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 12 June 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 | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 147th 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. | 73% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 132nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 150th 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. | 61% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 85th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 136th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 151st 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%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
55 pupils in this year group.
45% — 18 points below the Birmingham average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 49% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 51% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 45 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 114 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 36 places for autism; Moderate learning difficulties. 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 67th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.7% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 180th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 289th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 285th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 297th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 292nd lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.49% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 264th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 282nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 52nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 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
- Cotteridge Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stirchley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colmore Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colmore Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadmeadow Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
- Broadmeadow Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bells Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Norton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Allens Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Allens Croft Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 June 2024.
How did Allens Croft Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Allens Croft Primary School?
55% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Allens Croft Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Allens Croft Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Allens Croft Primary School as their first choice for 46 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 45 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 103243.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.