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Astwood Bank Primary School
- Primary
- Redditch B96 6EH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching starts as soon as children join in the early years.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious, well planned, and carefully sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work given to some pupils does not consistently enable them to achieve the aims of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn key knowledge across all subjects in a logical way.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults quickly notice when pupils fall behind and arrange extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well at playtime and around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Systems to identify the needs of pupils with SEND are robust and their needs are securely met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong ethos of respect and kindness permeates the whole school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents and the wider community speak positively of the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents and the wider community speak positively of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have a wide range of extra-curricular clubs available to them.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use effective strategies to check pupils鈥� learning and model clearly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge.
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About Us
Astwood Bank Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 409 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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Equal access to a broad, balanced curriculum and a variety of opportunities should be available to all students. We recognise the importance of creating an environment that encourages active learning, energetic inquiry, and the capacity for logical thought. We acknowledge that each person possesses unique talents and attributes that can be developed through experiences tailored to their own learning preferences. Each person is equally important and capable of excellence as demonstrated by their access to opportunities, support, and praise. We promote teamwork, shared responsibility, and the relationship between parents and the community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-9 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | 22 | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | - |
| 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 | 104 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 52% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.65% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 104 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 64% | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.81% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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.
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Astwood Bank Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
