Description

Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School is a mixed-gender institution in Birmingham, England, catering to children from Reception to Year 6 (ages 4-11). With a postal code of B6 7BU, it's located in Witton, approximately two miles away from the city center, offering convenient access to bus and train routes. The school is a one-form entry institution with around 210 children spread across seven classes.

Deykin Avenue is committed to providing a supportive, friendly, and caring environment that ensures all students feel safe, happy, and valued. The school community is closely knit, with many children being second or third generation residents, and includes families from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

The school features accessibility infrastructure for those with disabilities, including a main office door that has been updated and four entrances with adaptation for easy access, including a major ramp at the front and smaller ramps at the back entrances. There is also an outdoor learning area with an outdoor classroom and a gardening program, as well as a junior playground with an activity area and a covered seating spot.

Science and environmental work take place near a park and canal, and the school has access to nearby allotments. Electronic gates restrict vehicle access during school hours and ensure only authorized entry via the secure gate entry system. Visitors access school premises through this secured gate entry system, and extra security measures have been implemented on doors.

The curriculum at Deykin Avenue aims to promote learning and personal growth, encompassing the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and a focus on the children's well-being, respect, and cooperation skills. The school values diversity and encourages respect and positive citizenry by teaching pupils not to judge others based on ethnicity, religion, sexuality, or disability through various initiatives.