Acocks Green Primary School
114%
Capacity
480
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About Acocks Green Primary School
Acocks Green Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 480 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Acocks Green Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Ward, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4562nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Acocks Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 277 applications for 60 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Acocks Green Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Acocks Green Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Westley Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B27 7UQ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Ward |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 480 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 480 / 420 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4562nd of 13,686
Nationally
449th of 1,378
In West Midlands
84th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
277
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Westley Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B27 7UQ
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