Little Aston Primary Academy, Sutton Coldfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Little Aston Primary Academy excels at creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where every child thrives. Teachers ensure pupils build secure knowledge and skills, preparing them exceptionally well for secondary school and beyond. The school goes far beyond academics, offering a rich curriculum that develops independence, confidence and resilience while keeping pupils safe and happy.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics, with higher standards also above average
- Inclusive culture where pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils thrive and receive personalised support
- Ambitious personal development programme that goes significantly beyond academics, including online safety, relationships education and first aid
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning, with bullying and discrimination being rare
- Strong leadership that prioritises inclusive classroom practice and has secured significant improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always use assessment information sharply enough to adapt their teaching for individual pupils
- A small number of pupils struggle with regular attendance despite leader support
- In early years, staff sometimes miss opportunities to extend learning through high-quality discussions and interactions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs taught during the school day, buddy programmes, trips and visitors to enhance learning experiences, leadership roles and opportunities to lead own clubs
Little Aston Primary Academy is a warm and inclusive school where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum, with outcomes well above national figures in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has established a strong culture of safeguarding and provides high-quality provision for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and those who are disadvantaged.
At a Glance
8.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 97%. Maths has declined from 97% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 94%.
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
34.3
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
203 pupils
230 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Coldfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton Coldfield
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.81379%
Overall absence
10.78431%
Persistent absence
204
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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