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Allens Croft Primary School

Allens Croft Primary School

Birmingham, B14 6RPPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

89%

Capacity

405

Pupils

2.9x

Demand

About Allens Croft Primary School

Allens Croft Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 405 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 456 places).

Ofsted has rated Allens Croft Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Timms, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12320th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 242nd out of 254 in Birmingham.

Allens Croft Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 35 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Allens Croft Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Allens Croft 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAllens Croft Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 6RP
HeadteacherRebecca Timms
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils405
Free School Meals (FSM)61.5%
School Capacity405 / 456 (89% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)

12320th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 90%

1269th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 92%

242nd of 254

In Birmingham

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:59%
Higher:21%
Writing
Expected:61%
Higher:11%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:49%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

42%

'23/24

41%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceCricketRoundersTennisSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

35

Applications

101

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

34 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Allens Croft Primary School

Allens Croft Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01216752611www.allcroft.bham.sch.uk

Allens Croft Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B14 6RP

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Allens Croft Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B14 6RP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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