Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 6HQ
10 simple reasons to choose Whitecrest Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Great Barr, Birmingham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Whitecrest Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Birmingham and one of the 18 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Each class has a Forest Schools session every six weeks.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Whitecrest Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Mayfield Preparatory School (3.4 miles); Hydesville Tower Prep School (3.9 miles); Highclare Preparatory School (4.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Park Hall Junior Academy (2.4 miles); St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School, Walsall (3 miles); Twickenham Primary School (3.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Hydesville Tower School (3.9 miles); Highclare School (4.7 miles); Emmanuel School, Walsall (4.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Perry Beeches the Academy (1.3 miles); Barr Beacon School (1.9 miles); The Streetly Academy (2.7 miles).