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Alston Primary School
Goodgraded 26/02/2025Ages 3–11634 pupils
Alston Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham. The school has around 634 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/02/2025, Alston Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Birmingham can view Alston Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Birmingham (B9 5UN), Alston Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 26/02/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)50%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score101
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake55.8%
Free school meals55.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language83.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence21.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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