Anderton Park Primary School
Birmingham, B12 8BL · Birmingham · primary school
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146th 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 — 6.7/10 against 389 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Anderton Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 540. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Anderton Park Primary School
Overview
Anderton Park Primary School continues to be a good school, guided by an ethos of ‘relationships, determination, sparkle’. Leaders and staff share a clear vision that empowers pupils, fostering an environment where children feel safe, valued, and capable of achieving their potential.
Strengths
- Pupils are safe, with a ‘very sharp focus on safeguarding’ and respectful relationships built on trust.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils ‘behave very well’, understand bullying, and take responsibility for their choices.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build on previous learning, with particular strength in early years and phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘very well supported’ and fully included in school life.
- Personal development is a ‘real strength’, with pupils celebrating diversity and accessing enriching experiences like theatre and music.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not fully implemented their curriculum vision, meaning pupils’ learning is ‘not as deep as it could be’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being ‘very knowledgeable’ about local risks and staff remaining vigilant in reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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