Marston Green Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elm Farm Avenue Marston Green Birmingham West Midlands B37 7AA |
| Reference Number | 140733 |
Marston Green Infant Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from Requires Improvement to a Good rating overall. The school is praised for its caring environment, strong relationships between staff and pupils, and a solid focus on ensuring that every child feels safe and valued. The leadership team has developed a proud and capable staff who work collaboratively to enhance teaching and learning. Parents express high satisfaction with the school, noting the dedication of the staff and favorable learning conditions for their children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 359 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.55%
Girls: 43.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
| 2 | 58 | 27 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Marston Green Infant School | |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for learning and behavior
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Good leadership in early years provision
- Strong focus on reading and storytelling
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils make repeated mistakes due to inadequate correction by teachers
- Mathematics instruction is not consistently well structured
- Teachers' subject knowledge in certain areas is occasionally insecure
- Limited understanding of diverse faiths and cultures among pupils
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 27 | 16 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Marston Green Junior School
Station Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7BA |
0.09 miles |
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Mapledene Primary School
Mapledene Road, Mapledene Road, Birmingham, Uk, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3XE |
0.75 miles |
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Coleshill Heath School
Lime Grove, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7PY |
0.84 miles |
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Elms Farm Community Primary School
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0PJ |
0.92 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5DP |
1.02 miles |
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Fordbridge Community Primary School
Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5BU |
1.1 miles |
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Stanville Primary School
Stanville Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3YN |
1.18 miles |
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The Shirestone Academy
Shirestone Road, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DH |
1.18 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
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1.23 miles |
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Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
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1.32 miles |
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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
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1.41 miles |
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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
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1.42 miles |
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Gossey Lane Academy
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1.46 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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Leycroft Academy
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1.48 miles |
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Windy Arbor Primary School
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1.48 miles |
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Valley Primary
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1.68 miles |
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Garretts Green Nursery School
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1.68 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
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1.73 miles |
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1.8 miles |
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0.7 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.22 miles |
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1.27 miles |
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Centre for Accelerated Learning
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1.31 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
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1.4 miles |
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Tile Cross Academy
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1.44 miles |
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Hallmoor School
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1.57 miles |
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Cockshut Hill School
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1.67 miles |
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Kitts Green Academy
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1.75 miles |
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Lyndon School
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2.08 miles |
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SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
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2.14 miles |
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Forest Oak School
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2.23 miles |
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Merstone School
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2.23 miles |
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Smith's Wood Academy
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2.26 miles |
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The Coleshill School
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2.34 miles |
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Woodlands
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2.51 miles |
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2.84 miles |
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The Heights Academy
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