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Alston Primary School
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Alston Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B9 5UN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of early reading is particularly strong with staff understanding the importance of pupils securing phonic skills
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum enables pupils to secure skills and knowledge in a range of subjects. Pupils learn well across a wide range of topics
Areas Needing Improvement: Provide SEND pupils tasks to practice recently taught skills on their own and expect most able pupils to be creative in writing
Performance in Maths & Reading: This year, most pupils are making strong gains in their learning, notably in reading
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers keep an eye on how well disadvantaged pupils grasp concepts during lessons
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good conduct around the school and during lessons. They attend well
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND do not work independently frequently enough, making it difficult to check their progress
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A vigilant safeguarding culture ensures that pupils are kept safe. No reported incidents of bullying this year
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils receive excellent pastoral support enabling them to reflect on and protect their mental health and well-being
Parent Feedback: Parents engage well with the school, recognising improvements and appreciating the healthy work-life balance for staff
Parental Involvement: Effective support for parents helps them engage with their children's learning at home
Extracurricular Activities: A range of extra-curricular sporting activities helps pupils adopt healthy lifestyles
Teacher Engagement: Staff acknowledge and appreciate leaders鈥� focus on promoting well-being and a healthy work-life balance
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers understand the importance of teaching disadvantaged pupils well, leading to similar progress as their peers
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Middle leaders evaluate their areas of responsibility well and work collegiately ensuring consistent messages
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in teaching remain but senior leaders are striving for further improvement
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About Us
Alston Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 641 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to send a sincere welcome to our school on behalf of the Governors, Staff, and Students. We hope that you and your kid will enjoy your time here. Every student at Alston Primary School is valued equally with the others. In essence, every child counts. Everyone at Alston is dedicated to making the school a welcoming and joyful environment to learn because happy kids create engaged students. We take every chance to offer inspiring activities that will stimulate your child's creativity and give them the chance to learn via first-hand experience. We encourage acceptance of all people and promote tolerance at Alston Primary School. We appreciate the unique contributions that each of our students makes to the classroom and help them in achieving their full potential. To make sure that the home school collaboration benefits the kids, we're devoted to collaborating closely with parents and carers. We want every child to reach the highest levels and advance as far as possible in regard to their prior learning. In order for children to develop positive attitudes, achieve independence, and become lifelong learners, we want them to love learning and employing the knowledge and skills they acquire. Interested in learning more about our school? Look through our website carefully, and even better, contact us to schedule a visit.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 24.7 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 103 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 9 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 7 | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 21 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alston Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1