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Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
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Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
- Primary
- Birmingham B44 8NT
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Young children are taught phonics very effectively, practice reading and spelling regularly.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are improving rapidly.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all teachers have high enough expectations of pupils鈥� handwriting or help them to take pride in their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading and mathematics at the end of Year 2 and Year 6 were above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who need extra help get the support they need via rigorous systems.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in lessons and around the school is good; they show positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress due to tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and that the staff take good care of them; incidents of bullying are rare and swiftly dealt with.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Systems to check on pupils鈥� behaviour and attendance are rigorous.
Parent Feedback: An overwhelming majority of parents are happy with the work of the school and the care their children receive.
Parental Involvement: The school has worked well with parents to improve pupils鈥� attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy sports and after-school clubs, leading to better physical activity levels.
Outdoor Facilities: The school makes good use of its site to enhance pupils鈥� learning opportunities, like the refurbished library.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers welcome feedback and do all they can to improve their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching helps all pupils to make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders observe teaching, keeping careful track of progress and providing clear guidance for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is not enough outstanding teaching to ensure all pupils make excellent progress.
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About Us
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 442 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.2 | 19.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 106 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 80% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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 | 109 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 87% 4 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 8 | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 5.2 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 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 | 83% 3 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 7 | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1