Anderton Park Primary School
83%
Capacity
446
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Anderton Park Primary School
Anderton Park 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 446 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 540 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Anderton Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, 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 4472nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 81st out of 254 in Birmingham.
Anderton Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 35 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Anderton Park Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Book Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Anderton Park 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 | Dennis Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B12 8BL |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 446 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.1% |
| School Capacity | 446 / 540 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4472nd of 13,686
Nationally
439th of 1,378
In West Midlands
81st 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
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dennis Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B12 8BL
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