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Dickens Heath Community Primary School
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Dickens Heath Community Primary School
- Primary
- Dickens Heath B90 1NA
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The phonics are very well taught, leading to rapid progress in reading and writing skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is outstanding, appealing to pupils鈥� interests and meeting their needs exceptionally well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff should check pupils' progress more frequently during lessons to accelerate learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading is above average at the end of both Key Stages, and overall attainment by Year 6 is above average in English and Math.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs receive good quality tailored support from teaching assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, are polite and courteous, and their behavior is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support for disabled pupils and those with special needs is consistently good.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have an excellent awareness of how to stay safe and report that any incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a very high standard of care and support which helps develop confidence and self-esteem in students.
Parent Feedback: The great majority of parents feel that their children are making good progress and are happy with the quality of education.
Parental Involvement: Parents comment positively on the creative and exciting lessons, indicating active involvement in the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a variety of sporting and artistic opportunities, including activities such as jewelry making.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides a well-structured environment with numerous activities available before and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan lessons thoroughly, matching work to pupils' individual needs and frequently checking progress.
Impact on Student Progress: The effective school-wide approach to marking has led to improvements in pupils' achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching is monitored effectively, and training has improved the accuracy of teachers' assessments.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, progress slows when teachers do not check pupils' progress frequently enough.
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About Us
Dickens Heath Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 463 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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 | 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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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 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 | 74% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 9.87% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 108 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 72% 8 | 62.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 2 | 13.55% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 | 107 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 4 | 92 | 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 | 80% 13 | 60.88% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 4 | 11.44% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 104 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 91 | 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 | 67% | 58.22% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.94% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1