Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
86%
Capacity
413
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy gets a mixed report from its parent community. In the most recent Parent View survey, 60% of the 40 respondents said they would recommend the school, while 40% would not. That split is reflected in the detail: 78% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 76% felt the same about safety. But when it comes to how the school handles concerns, only 38% agreed or strongly agreed that issues are dealt with properly, and 43% disagreed or strongly disagreed. The school is heavily oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 80 applications for 23 places — a ratio of 3.48 applicants per place. Of those, 22 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong local demand despite the divided parent views.
Academically, the school sits in the bottom half of Birmingham primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Birmingham average of 63%. That places the school 171st out of 254 primaries in the local authority and 8739th nationally. Just 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. Individual subject scores were more encouraging: 73% hit the expected standard in maths, and 70% did so in both reading and writing. Average scaled scores were 103 in both reading and maths, which is in line with the national average of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 rated it Good across all areas, including behaviour, personal development and early years provision.
The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage — 67.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. It has a nursery provision and caters for children from age 3 to 11. Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, library, music rooms and a chapel. The school offers a wide range of SEND support, covering specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is notably divided: 46% agreed or strongly agreed that children with SEND get the support they need, while 54% disagreed or strongly disagreed. This is a school that clearly works hard to attract families — the oversubscription figures prove that — but one where parents’ experiences vary significantly, particularly around communication and SEND provision.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Turves Green, Birmingham, Birmingham, B31 4RD |
| Headteacher | Andrea Gray Sarah Robinson |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.7% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 480 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8739th of 13,686
Nationally
875th of 1,378
In West Midlands
171st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
40 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
80
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British59.1%
- Mixed13.7%
- Asian5.1%
- Black1.9%
- White (other)1.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Turves Green, Birmingham
Birmingham, B31 4RD
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