Whitecrest Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whitecrest Primary School creates a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive. The school's strong focus on reading and well-planned curriculum ensures pupils achieve well, with particularly good support for those with additional needs. Leadership and staff are committed to high standards, and children develop into respectful, responsible citizens prepared for modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on early reading with well-trained staff and good phonics teaching that helps pupils develop reading fluency and confidence
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that engages and motivates pupils, with knowledgeable staff who present learning effectively
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with swift identification and adapted curriculum enabling them to achieve well
- High-quality personal development including spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning, preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain
- Caring, respectful staff who listen to pupil concerns and maintain consistent, fair behaviour expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Work set in some curriculum areas does not consistently enable pupils to apply and practise new knowledge, slowing progress particularly in writing
- Teachers do not consistently check the accuracy of pupils' writing or how well they have applied phonics knowledge in written tasks
- Pupils do not receive consistent guidance to help them check and improve the accuracy of their own work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Cricket club, choir, football club, school council, house captains, classroom monitors, head boy and girl roles, library, book club, reading rewards, visits to places of worship, community litter-picking, fundraising for local and national charities
Whitecrest Primary School is a good primary school where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well in most subjects. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement in a calm, orderly environment.
At a Glance
16.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 94%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
4,920
Applications
3,904
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91967%
Overall absence
8.33333%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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