The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- CANTERBURY CROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Khalid Din (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Canterbury Road, Birchfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrince Albert Junior and Infant School
Primary · 968m away
Birmingham Independent College
Independent · 1.0km away
Holte School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Newbury Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Newtown Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Canterbury Cross Primary School?
Canterbury Cross Primary School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canterbury Cross Primary School take?
Canterbury Cross Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canterbury Cross Primary School?
Canterbury Cross Primary School is in Birmingham, B20 3AA, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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