The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Seema Mistry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Name Catholic Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Calshot Primary School
Primary · 895m away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ferndale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Arena Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Priestley Smith School
Special school · 1.5km away
Beeches Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Fortis Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitecrest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitecrest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitecrest Primary School?
Whitecrest Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitecrest Primary School take?
Whitecrest Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitecrest Primary School?
Whitecrest Primary School is in Birmingham, B43 6HQ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitecrest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitecrest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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