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Mesty Croft Academy
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Mesty Croft Academy
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- Sandwell WS10 0QY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a top priority in school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a well-sequenced curriculum that runs from nursery to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small number of foundation subjects are not as well planned and sequenced as other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well where learning builds up progressively, especially in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who struggle with reading receive extra support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils in all year groups behave well, including in the early years.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff act quickly to deal with incidents that occur to prevent these from escalating.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Robust pre-employment checks are made on adults who work in the school.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors talked to parents both before school and during the parents鈥� evening.
Parental Involvement: Leaders should work with parents to instil the importance of sending their child to school regularly.
Extracurricular Activities: Popular after-school clubs, such as choir, sewing and dance, add to pupils鈥� enjoyment of school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Gaps in learning and misconceptions are not identified and rectified as soon as they should be.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few subjects where leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is as well planned.
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Mesty Croft Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 433 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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In the heart of Wednesbury in the West Midlands, there is a sizable primary school with two form entries called Mesty Croft Academy. The Wednesbury School Board initially constructed the school in February 1880. It was later expanded in 1931, and in 1981 a new structure was built in its stead. In April 2012, the school underwent academy conversion. We have a morning and afternoon nursery with 39 spaces, and as a two-form entry school, we can accommodate a maximum of 30 students per class and 60 students per year group. Every morning at 7:30 a.m., we provide a breakfast club. In addition, we have a number of after-school clubs, including choir, art, school newspaper, explorers, hockey, cricket, netball, and multisports. All students at Mesty Croft have access to a broad and balanced curriculum that offers them a wide range of engaging learning experiences. Our next generation is frequently encouraged to believe in themselves and achieve through visits, visitors, and events. At the end of EYFS, KS1, and KS2, we want our students to at the very least meet the national expectations and ultimately be "secondary ready."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.5 | 24.5 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 107 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 99 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 43% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 102 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 39% 4 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 43% 8 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below 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 | 102 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 51% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mesty Croft Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1