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Brickhouse Primary School
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Brickhouse Primary School
- Primary
- Sandwell B65 8HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality resources provided to improve pupils' reading; immediate start to learning to read in Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a clear, ambitious, and well-designed curriculum with high-quality teaching resources.
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge and skills are not clearly mapped out in some subjects; pupils do not achieve as much as they could.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Regular checks ensure that pupils who have fallen behind receive extra support necessary to help them catch up.
Support for Falling Behind: Carefully thought out plans for SEND pupils means teachers can support them effectively in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Clear routines and expectations for behaviour start with the youngest children; 'going for gold' system encourages good behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers receive training and have clear plans to support SEND pupils effectively in class.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand what bullying is; confident that adults will resolve any issues. Annual 鈥榟ealth and safety week鈥� raises awareness.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School's pastoral team works effectively; regular training for staff to identify problems. Strong policies in place for recruitment and dealing with concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents are confident that staff will help sort out problems; positive feedback on being part of a caring and inclusive school.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs including cooking, residential trips, and eco-club; pupils eagerly raise money for charity.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say that leaders are mindful of their workload and well-being; feel valued.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff receive training across the curriculum, helping to make appropriate changes to the curriculum and support pupils' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment well to adapt the curriculum accordingly; fun learning experiences engage students.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all staff have high enough expectations for pupils鈥� presentation; work can be untidy.
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About Us
Brickhouse Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 227 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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We wish you a very warm welcome to the Brickhouse Primary School website and hope that by using the site you will get an idea of our vision, aims and of the values we uphold. All schools have their own unique identity and we believe that at Brickhouse Primary School, we have created a friendly, caring and supportive environment that encourages our pupils to fully learn and develop. We are a busy, but friendly one form entry primary school, with lots going on and this website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils. At Brickhouse, our children are happy, safe and well motivated, which is reflected in our ethos, which was described by OFSTED as "Pastoral care is good, with all pupils cherished and valued.". Our talented staff use their expertise and experience to extend the opportunities of our pupils both in the classroom and in a range of extra-curricular clubs, trips and activities and our strong and committed Governing Body fully supports the school in providing the best possible educational opportunities for all. All of the nearby elementary and secondary schools, as well as Sandwell College, are institutions with whom we have close ties. All of these collaborations enable us to give our students a more extensive and comprehensive educational experience. We appreciate your visit! We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Please don't hesitate to contact the school directly if you have any questions. We appreciate your visit.
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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 |
B-
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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 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 98 |
| 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 | 101 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 37% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | 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.
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 | 101 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 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 | 43% 3 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 100 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 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 | 46% 8 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 99 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 38% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brickhouse Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1