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James Watt Primary School
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James Watt Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B21 0RE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading approach focuses on comprehension and enjoyment of literature.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� attainment in mathematics has increased year on year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum consistency and early years development require further enhancement.
Foundational Skills: School emphasizes reading, math, but writing needs enhancement.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious, inspires interest but delivery varies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing curriculum lacks opportunities for practice.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-tailored programmes of support for SEND and EAL pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are exceptionally polite and well-mannered, showing good behaviour and enthusiasm for learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and math; writing is less developed.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support helps pupils catch up quickly in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, enjoy school, feel safe.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Increased attainment in Year 6 mathematics, but reading progress lags behind writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are well-supported by skilled teachers with effective programmes aiding strong progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND learn alongside peers with tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly successful culture of safeguarding ensures pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding training is thorough and up to date.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective management ensures safety and calm environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on fitness and mental health boosts well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback, appreciating the school's focus on managing workload and safeguarding.
Parental Involvement: Regular parental satisfaction surveys and communication highlight school involvement.
Parent Feedback: Strong home-school relationship, especially for vulnerable pupils.
Parental Involvement: Workshops and activities involve parents in education.
Outdoor Facilities: Nursery's outdoor areas support language development and independent learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety encourages broad development beyond academics.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders provide robust monitoring and advice enhancing teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved writing achievement through systematic plans and monitoring.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and robust monitoring systems ensure high teaching standards.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff expect hard work and good behavior from pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Efforts in reading improvements yet to be fully embedded for consistent results.
Impact on Student Progress: Tasks sometimes fail to help pupils acquire skills and knowledge.
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About Us
James Watt Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 443 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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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 | 21.2 | - | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 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 | 50% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 65% 16 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 49% 3 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 46% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at James Watt Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1