Prince Albert Junior and Infant School, Birmingham
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham, part of Pa Community Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School in detail
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each of you as the Head of School at Prince Albert Primary. It is both an honour and a privilege to lead this remarkable school community, and I want to extend my warmest greetings to each of you."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 92 families put Prince Albert Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 183 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Prince Albert Junior and Infant School are Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 53% reading, 49% maths); Aston Tower Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Birchfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 85% maths); and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Mansfield Green E-ACT AcademyAston Tower Community Primary SchoolBirchfield Primary SchoolLozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
The trust
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is one of 7 schools run by Pa Community Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Prince Albert Junior and Infant School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
52.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 63.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (83%) and Black (9%).
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School has a resourced provision for autism: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Witton Rail Station, about 1080 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prestbury Road (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Prince Albert Junior and Infant School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Prince Albert Junior and Infant School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Prince Albert Junior and Infant School are King Edward VI Aston School (0.3 miles), Holte School (0.4 miles), Aston Manor Academy (0.6 miles) and Broadway Academy (0.6 miles).
King Edward VI Aston SchoolHolte SchoolAston Manor AcademyBroadway Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Prince Albert School excels at supporting every child to succeed, regardless of their starting point. Staff create a calm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and cared for, with outstanding early reading teaching that gives children strong foundations. The school goes beyond academics, developing confident young leaders who take pride in supporting each other and making positive contributions to their community.
Key Strengths
- Early reading is taught exceptionally well with rapid identification and same-day support for pupils who need help
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well, with many entering with low starting points and making outstanding progress
- Behaviour is impeccable across all points of the day, with pupils routinely kind, polite and well-mannered
- The early years setting is highly stimulating and nurturing, with children showing exceptional collaboration and independence
- Staff are highly skilled and receive regular professional development to ensure they are competent and skilled
Areas for Improvement
- The school recognises that too many pupils are absent too often and is working with families to bring about improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school taking its responsibility for teaching pupils how to stay safe extremely seriously, including in the local community and online.
Extracurricular Activities
Young leadership opportunities, peer mentoring, trips, visits, visitors
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is an outstanding academy that places no limits on what pupils can achieve. The school makes a positive difference to pupils' lives through high ambitions, strong relationships, and unwavering commitment to pupil progress.
At a Glance
52.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
27.9
Infant (KS1)
31.7
KS2
23
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
Before and after school care
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Birmingham
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Prince Albert Junior and Infant School.
- Smart Kids Academy640m away · Not yet graded
- Smart Kids Learning (Newtown)770m away · Not yet graded
- Our Little Journey Learning Centre1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Prince Albert Junior and Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 74
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 74 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 57 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
650 pupils
654 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
122
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School has a resourced provision for autism: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
740
Total Pupils
402
Boys
338
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,791
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,912
Per pupil
£4477k
Total funding
£541k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0%
Overall absence
21.9%
Persistent absence
572
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
Questions parents ask about Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
What are SATs results like at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Of the pupils at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Prince Albert Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Classes at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 12 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School has around 740 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Prince Albert Junior and Infant School have specialist SEN provision?
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School has a resourced provision for autism: 24 places, 24 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
7% of sessions were missed at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School in 2024/25. 21.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Prince Albert Junior and Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Prince Albert Junior and Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Prince Albert Junior and Infant School: Smart Kids Academy (640m away, registered, not yet graded), Smart Kids Learning (Newtown) (770m away, registered, not yet graded) and Our Little Journey Learning Centre (1000m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 74 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 57 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Prince Albert Junior and Infant School?
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School is at Albert Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 5NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)