Lyndon Green Junior School
98%
Capacity
366
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Lyndon Green Junior School
Lyndon Green Junior School in Birmingham is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is running very close to capacity with 366 pupils against a school capacity of 372. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 40.7% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools. Despite this challenging intake, the school is clearly in demand, though the data does not specify whether it is oversubscribed. The school has a non-religious character and is co-educational. Its headteacher is Jane McKinley, who has overseen a notable improvement in the school's fortunes since taking the reins.
Academically, Lyndon Green has made strong progress. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Good ratings for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement. At Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is slightly above the Birmingham local authority average of 63%. However, only 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, and the school's average scores in reading and maths were both 104. In the Birmingham rankings, Lyndon Green sits at 111th out of 254 primary schools, placing it in the top half of the local authority.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, sensory room, music rooms, art studios, a forest school, and even a chapel. Sports provision includes athletics, cricket, dance, tennis, gymnastics and netball, and there are clubs for chess, film and book club. For children with additional needs, the school has a resourced provision and supports a broad spectrum of SEND, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This makes it a strong option for families in the Sheldon area of Birmingham who want a well-equipped, inclusive junior school that has demonstrably turned around its performance and now delivers solid, above-average outcomes for its pupils.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wensley Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B26 1LU |
| Headteacher | Jane McKinley |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 366 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.7% |
| School Capacity | 366 / 372 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6181st of 13,686
Nationally
607th of 1,378
In West Midlands
111th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
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 British51.4%
- Asian25.4%
- Mixed8.4%
- White (other)3.0%
- Black0.3%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
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.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
9
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.
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Wensley Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B26 1LU
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