Marston Green Infant Academy

About Marston Green Infant Academy

Marston Green Infant Academy is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Solihull, and its intake numbers tell an interesting story. The school currently has 359 pupils on roll, which is significantly above its official capacity of 270, suggesting it is operating well beyond its intended size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.4%, a figure worth noting against the national primary average of around 23% and the Solihull local authority average, which tends to be lower. Demand for places is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 150 applications for just 83 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.81. Of those applicants, 77 listed it as their first preference, and all 77 were offered a place. This level of demand, combined with the high pupil-to-capacity ratio, indicates a school that is very much in demand among local families, particularly those with younger children in the Marston Green area.

Academically, the school has a solid recent track record. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, carried out in October 2019, it was rated Good overall, with Good marks across all five key areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This represents a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in June 2017, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall, with early years provision and leadership both requiring improvement. A subsequent ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 results, as its age range ends at Year 2, but for context, the Solihull local authority average for pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at KS2 is 67%. Parents responding to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire between September 2024 and September 2025 were overwhelmingly positive: 97% would recommend the school, and 90% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe.

On the practical side, Marston Green Infant Academy offers a broad set of facilities for a school of its size, including a forest school, sensory room, music rooms, art studios, and an ICT suite. There is a nursery provision on site, which will appeal to families looking for continuity from age 3. The school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health support. That said, the Parent View data for SEND support was not completed by any respondents, so it is difficult to gauge parent satisfaction in this area. The school runs clubs including science, drama, film, gardening, choir and chess, and offers sports such as football, athletics, rounders and dance. Oversubscription is high, so families considering this school should be aware that first-preference applications were all successful in the most recent round, but the overall ratio of 1.81 applicants per place means it is not guaranteed. This is a school that suits families seeking a Good-rated infant provision with strong parental endorsement and a clear upward trajectory from its previous inspection.

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