Alston Primary School
Birmingham, B9 5UN · Birmingham · primary school
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170th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 692 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 636 pupils against a stated capacity of 669. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Alston Primary School
Overview
Alston Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, proud, and safe, with high expectations for achievement that they successfully meet. The school benefits from strong leadership and trust support, ensuring consistent teaching and a positive culture.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and feel safe, with bullying dealt with rapidly.
- The early years curriculum is carefully designed and language-rich, helping children improve communication skills.
- Reading is a high priority, with diligent tracking of phonics progress and rapid catch-up support for those falling behind.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced and adapted to meet all pupils’ needs, including effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have reduced staff workload, and governors provide clear strategic direction and effective oversight.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure explanations of subject-specific vocabulary are precise and learning tasks are modelled clearly to avoid pupil confusion.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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