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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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