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Bearwood Primary School
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Bearwood Primary School
- Primary
- Sandwell B66 4HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high profile, with diverse texts and systematic teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a curriculum that contributes to their love of learning and personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to improve the quality of writing across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A large proportion of Year 2 pupils are on track to achieve higher standards in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide many opportunities to write extensively and receive systematic support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is a strength; they are courteous and caring towards one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are knowledgeable about risks to well-being and have clear reporting procedures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with a strong culture; staff are knowledgeable about procedures.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Weekly safeguarding meetings ensure pupils' needs are well known.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the home-school link worker鈥檚 exceptional support.
Parental Involvement: Close relationships between school and families are highly appreciated.
Extracurricular Activities: Year 6 participated in a drug awareness workshop led by the local authority.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive clear feedback and professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Quality of teaching and learning is a focus, leading to improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality systematically improved, contributing to effective middle and senior leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further work needed to align achievement in writing with reading and maths.
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About Us
Bearwood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 462 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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Admissions begin in September 2020. Parents are welcome to come by appointment. Please get in touch with the school by phone or email at [email protected]. *** Additionally, there are now open spots in our nursery. Thank you for visiting Bearwood Primary School. We are dedicated to giving every one of our students the greatest education possible. Our goal is to challenge, inspire, and excite. We want each child to enjoy life at Bearwood, taking full advantage of the many learning experiences on offer so that everyone can develop, flourish and achieve. We think that students should be given responsibility and encouraged to be independent. We work closely with parents and the community and are really proud to be in the centre of Bearwood. Please stop by and check out all the amazing things we are up to for yourself. To arrange a visit to Bearwood please contact the Head Teacher, Miss Haywood on 0121-434-4499 or email: [email protected]. "Students' behaviour is good and all groups of pupils make good development," according to Ofsted. Students report that they feel comfortable and content at school. Staff say... "We are all working hard to assist all pupils in their learning journeys." Parents say... "Communication is good and we are happy our childrens' need's are met.".
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 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 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 69% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.99% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 97 | 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 | 60% 7 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 6 | 9.34% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 100 | 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% 7 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.85% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below 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 | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 74% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.67% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bearwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1