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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
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- Birmingham B13 0RW
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan carefully to meet the individual needs of pupils
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress in a range of subjects
Foundational Skills: Emphasis on teaching reading and phonics with accuracy. Pupils are enthused by books.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to develop assessment across the school
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports independence and confidence but needs refinement in specific areas for clearer knowledge building.
Areas Needing Improvement: Defines specific knowledge and skills in some subjects but lacks precision in others, slowing some pupils' learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Challenging and ambitious targets in core subjects are set for pupils
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support measures are in place, including a speech and language therapist
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and show respect for each other
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is strongly emphasized, with prompt support for pupils falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support provided quickly for those struggling with reading or phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, showing respect and excitement for learning. School values are evident in their behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide effective support for pupils to help them develop their communication and language skills
Support for SEND Pupils: The varying needs are well understood. The school works closely with external agencies to provide appropriate support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with strong safeguarding culture
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well looked after at school
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Unkind behavior is rare; concerns resolved quickly. Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly positive about the school
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate homework pathways which involve them in learning
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the support and education their children receive.
Extracurricular Activities: Specialist classes have been introduced to meet the changing needs of pupils
Outdoor Facilities: Recently built classroom block and external learning areas extend learning opportunities
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of clubs and activities, nurturing talents like violin performance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils make good progress in a range of subjects
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; staff work well together
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan carefully to meet individual needs of pupils
Teacher Engagement: Teachers motivated to deliver interesting lessons tailored to individual interests.
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About Us
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 151 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Dame Ellen Pinsent School website, where you may learn a lot about the institution and get a sense of what the students go through there.
Dame Ellen Pinsent is a primary special school for cognition and learning that is situated in the southern part of Birmingham.
We currently have 148 students enrolled, and they have a variety of special educational requirements, such as moderate to severe learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, and autistic spectrum disorders.
Being the Head Teacher of such a remarkable school is a joy and an honour.
Our team of highly qualified, energetic, and dedicated employees collaborates with the kids and their families to foster gains in foundational abilities, independence, communication, and social skills.
We want our students to be devoted members of their community and active learners for the rest of their lives.
A multidisciplinary approach, which we believe assists our kids, is a high-quality aspect of what we do here at "we strive to collaborate with parents, kids, and other professionals to create a good difference."
Our curriculum has been developed over many years to provide our students with an engaging and challenging education that will enrich their lives.
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Dame Ellen Pinsent is a primary special school for cognition and learning that is situated in the southern part of Birmingham.
We currently have 148 students enrolled, and they have a variety of special educational requirements, such as moderate to severe learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, and autistic spectrum disorders.
Being the Head Teacher of such a remarkable school is a joy and an honour.
Our team of highly qualified, energetic, and dedicated employees collaborates with the kids and their families to foster gains in foundational abilities, independence, communication, and social skills.
We want our students to be devoted members of their community and active learners for the rest of their lives.
A multidisciplinary approach, which we believe assists our kids, is a high-quality aspect of what we do here at "we strive to collaborate with parents, kids, and other professionals to create a good difference."
Our curriculum has been developed over many years to provide our students with an engaging and challenging education that will enrich their lives.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.5 | - | 8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 87 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 83 |
| 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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.7 | Well 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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well 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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1