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Featherstone Primary School
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Featherstone Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B23 6PR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are taught well and early years children quickly learn letters and sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-structured curriculum for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are not taught consistently well due to gaps in teachers鈥� subject knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils reach high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular assessments identify those falling behind; extra help is provided swiftly and effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exceptional due to consistently high expectations from staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers use resources well to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders deal with bullying swiftly and effectively; pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to stay safe both online and offline through the curriculum.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback on Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: Students have access to a wide range of high-quality extracurricular activities including sports, music, and gardening.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge in most areas and use resources effectively to support learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers explain new learning clearly, and identify and address misconceptions promptly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is less secure.
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About Us
Featherstone Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 416 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Welcome to the webpage for our school. We hope you enjoy taking a look around. It is intended to provide you with all the information you require as a parent or prospective parent and to give you a solid understanding of what daily life is like for children at Featherstone Primary School. The guiding principle at Featherstone Primary is "Aspire, Believe, Succeed." We establish high expectations for all of our children and provide them the challenge, opportunities, and support they need to succeed in order to foster this "can do" attitude in them. We want every child to achieve more than they ever imagined possible. With the help of our Featherstone Promise, we hope to provide every child more options than they had at the beginning. The staff at Featherstone makes plans every day to give the kids learning opportunities that are interesting, purposeful, and new. We achieve this by offering a stimulating, imaginative curriculum that gives all students regular opportunities to succeed and boost their self-esteem through practical instruction in a stimulating setting. We hope you will learn more about what we have to offer by browsing this website. Please arrange a tour with the school office because I would be happy to show you around Featherstone and give you a first-hand look at how successful it is.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 57% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 63% 6 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 103 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 69% 2 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 67% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Featherstone Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
