Acocks Green Primary School

About Acocks Green Primary School

Acocks Green Primary School is a state primary in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. With 480 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating well above its intended size. This demand is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: 277 applications were received for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.62. Of those, 67 families put it as their first preference, and 54 received offers. The school’s intake is notably diverse in socio-economic terms — 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national primary average of around 23%. This suggests Acocks Green serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, yet the school remains a popular choice for local families. It is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Sarah Ward.

Academically, the school performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Birmingham local authority average of 63%. This places Acocks Green 84th out of 254 primary schools in the LA, putting it in the top third nationally. Pupils achieved particularly well in maths, where 92% met the expected standard and 50% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. Reading was similarly strong, with 90% at expected and 56% at the higher level, and an average score of 110. Writing was a relative weakness, with only 2% reaching the higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Its previous inspection in 2011 had rated it Outstanding across the board.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, playing fields, and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers cross country, athletics, swimming, netball, tennis, cricket and rounders, and there are clubs for science, gardening and art. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND register covers a wide spectrum including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With such high demand for places, families living outside the immediate catchment area may find it difficult to secure a spot, particularly for in-year admissions. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic foundations, particularly in maths and reading, and who want a setting with a clear focus on personal development and behaviour, as reflected in its Outstanding Ofsted grades for those areas.

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