Alston Primary School
URN: 140656 • Birmingham B9 5UN
Overview
- Name
- Alston Primary School
- URN
- 140656
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- LEIGH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Simpson (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01214641569
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Alston Road, Birmingham B9 5UN
Summary
Alston Primary School is a mixed academy located in Birmingham, catering to 634 pupils with a capacity of 669. The school prioritises a nurturing environment where every child is valued, promoting a culture of happiness and engagement in learning. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs E. Simpson, the school aims to foster self-confidence, independence, and compassion among its students.
The curriculum at Alston focuses on high standards in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy, ensuring that all lessons are of good quality. The school is committed to providing motivating activities that encourage imaginative learning through hands-on experiences. Recent performance measures indicate that the school is meeting national averages in key assessments, with notable results in Year 1 Phonics and Year 6 SATs.
Alston Primary School also emphasizes the importance of personal development and well-being, encouraging students to achieve positive behaviour and standards through the 'Leigh Way.' The school community is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, preparing children for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Alston focuses on high standards in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy, ensuring that all lessons are of good quality. The school is committed to providing motivating activities that encourage imaginative learning through hands-on experiences. Recent performance measures indicate that the school is meeting national averages in key assessments, with notable results in Year 1 Phonics and Year 6 SATs.
Alston Primary School also emphasizes the importance of personal development and well-being, encouraging students to achieve positive behaviour and standards through the 'Leigh Way.' The school community is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, preparing children for their future educational journeys.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH TRUST
- Capacity
- 669
- Pupils
- 634
- Boys
- 305
- Girls
- 329
- FSM %
- 52.70
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 634 | 305 | 329 | 669 | 52.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 641 | 303 | 338 | 669 | 46.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 651 | 312 | 339 | 669 | 42.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 651 | 312 | 339 | 669 | 42.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 655 | 319 | 336 | 669 | 44.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 658 | 318 | 340 | 669 | 29.40 |
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