The Oaklands Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
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A message from Mr David Barker - Principal Welcome to The Oaklands Primary School – a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious learning community in the heart of Acocks Green, Birmingham. I am incredibly proud to lead a dedicated and passionate team who place our children at the centre of all that we do.
As a two-form entry school and proud member of the Summit Learning Trust, our ethos is built around the Trust's core values: These values guide our daily practice, underpin our vision, and shape the culture of our school. Central to our school identity is our motto: LEAF – Learn, Experience, Achieve, and Flourish. This captures the essence of our approach to education.
We want our children to grow through meaningful learning, rich experiences, and purposeful achievement, so that they not only succeed academically but also flourish as individuals. LEAF reflects our belief that education is about more than lessons—it's about nurturing confident, curious, and compassionate young people who are ready for the world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 139183
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Yardley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ava Sturridge-Packer Cbe | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Katy Carpenter | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Afshan Mussarat | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Marcela Stenson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Ben Coley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Famida Lokat | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Jim Stevens | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Dafydd Francis | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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