Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Birmingham Road Alvechurch Birmingham West Midlands B48 7TA |
| Reference Number | 116646 |
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery performs well overall, meeting safeguarding standards and demonstrating strong attendance and positive behavior among pupils. There is an open culture that promotes safety, while pupils enjoy a sense of community and actively participate in school life. However, despite achieving in line with national averages in certain assessments, there are notable gaps in foundational skills such as spelling and handwriting which affect overall academic readiness. The school's leadership is navigating recent changes effectively, focusing on improving standards and support for vulnerable pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 339 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.92%
Girls: 48.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Early Years | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Mar 2007 | Full inspection |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils attend well above national averages.
- Strong behavior management leading to a calm and respectful school environment.
- Effective personal development program that supports transition to middle school.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a sense of belonging.
- Leaders are responsive to pupil wellbeing and provide adequate pastoral support.
Areas for Improvement
- Significant minority of pupils lack essential spelling and handwriting skills.
- Inconsistency in curriculum implementation affects learning outcomes.
- Help for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is sometimes inadequate.
- Professional development for staff lacks effective follow-through.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Alvechurch CofE Middle School
Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7TA |
0 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE First School
Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8NG |
1.25 miles |
|
Blackwell First School
St Catherine's Road, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BN |
2.26 miles |
|
Cofton Primary School
Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4ST |
2.42 miles |
|
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery
Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8EU |
2.56 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Alvechurch Road, West Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3PN |
2.67 miles |
|
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Turves Green, Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4RD |
2.76 miles |
|
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
376 Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9TR |
2.86 miles |
|
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8TD |
2.99 miles |
|
Rednal Hill Junior School
Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8QY |
3 miles |
|
Rednal Hill Infant School
Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8QY |
3 miles |
|
Tardebigge CofE First School
Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AH |
3.1 miles |
|
West Heath Primary School
Rednal Road, West Heath Primary, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8HU |
3.11 miles |
|
Turves Green Primary School
Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
3.11 miles |
|
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HW |
3.16 miles |
|
West Heath Nursery School
200 West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3HB |
3.17 miles |
|
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT |
3.22 miles |
|
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF |
3.27 miles |
|
Batchley First and Nursery School
Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PD |
3.31 miles |
|
St James Catholic Primary School
Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9BN |
3.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB |
1.23 miles |
|
New Ways School
300 Redhill road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9EL |
2.65 miles |
|
Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS |
3.03 miles |
|
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
3.22 miles |
|
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE |
3.25 miles |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
3.29 miles |
|
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY |
3.33 miles |
|
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
3.38 miles |
|
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
3.44 miles |
|
Waseley Hills High School
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL |
3.84 miles |
|
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP |
3.86 miles |
|
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane, Aston fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2EP |
3.95 miles |
|
North Bromsgrove High School
School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BA |
3.99 miles |
|
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU |
4.09 miles |
|
Woodrush High School
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JW |
4.22 miles |
|
Chadsgrove School
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JL |
4.23 miles |
|
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY |
4.38 miles |
|
Victoria School
Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1LD |
4.52 miles |
|
Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QA |
4.52 miles |
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Bromsgrove School
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DU |
4.63 miles |