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Hamstead Junior School
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Hamstead Junior School
- Primary
- Sandwell B43 5BE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading and mathematics effectively challenges pupils of varying abilities.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum motivates pupils well, resulting in high attainment by the end of Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need to improve their use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills in all their writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, showing high standards by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers provide good support for pupils who need to make faster progress to reach expected performance levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, polite, considerate, and respectful, with secure spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness.
Support for SEND Pupils: The progress of pupils with special educational needs or disability is not consistently good due to variable quality of support from teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Secure relationships and effective arrangements ensure pupils feel safe, with rare incidents of bullying and racism.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes tolerance, respect, and understands British values, contributing well to pupils' welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents express confidence that the school is effective in keeping their children safe.
Parental Involvement: Improved engagement with parents over the past two years has been noted.
Extracurricular Activities: More extracurricular activities are offered due to funding, including archery and curling.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel well-supported to improve their own performance and teaching practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved and is now consistently good, leading to high pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' performance is managed well, with emphasis on sharing good practices and providing training opportunities.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The quality of support for pupils who have special educational needs or disability is variable.
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About Us
Hamstead Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 446 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 40 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at Hamstead Junior School. Our goal for the school community is for everyone to "work, learn, and achieve together." A wide and balanced curriculum is offered at our school, and it is provided through engaging and interesting activities. On this website, you may discover information about the curriculum the kids are exposed to, and we hope the curriculum summaries for each year group will be helpful to parents in helping their kids learn. The school community is caring and nurturing, as we aim to prepare all children well, both academically and socially during their time with us so that they are well equipped for the next stage of their education and for future life beyond the School. We set high standards for each other and our kids, and we urge parents to collaborate with their kids to get the best results for all of our kids. I'm hoping that this website will provide you with all the information you need on Hamstead Junior School. It has been my pleasure for my teaching career to have been so closely linked with our school for so many years, first as a teacher (1989-2002) and then as Head Teacher (2005 ...) and I know how much our children are capable of achieving when the community works together to support learning. As your child progresses through the school, we look forward to maintaining this connection. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are unable to locate what you are looking for.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 40.9 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 63% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 106 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 73% 12 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 2 | 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 | 61% 8 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 7 | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 105 | 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 | 69% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above 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
40 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hamstead Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1