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Leycroft Academy
Birmingham·West Midlands·Special School
PrimarySpecial SchoolAges 4–11Co-ed
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Leycroft Academy is a primary special school in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 171 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 33.0%, 54% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.5%.
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Leycroft Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.5%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Leycroft Academy is 33.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Leycroft Academy has 171 pupils on roll.
54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Leycroft Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Leycroft Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Leycroft Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
346/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
138/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.7
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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2.7
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.