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Moorlands Primary School
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Moorlands Primary School
- Primary
- Sandwell B71 2NZ
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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 | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a new scheme to teach phonics to ensure that children become fluent readers as early as possible.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to improve outcomes for pupils over the last few years.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers are not yet implementing the new curriculum consistently across subjects and year groups as they are still developing new ways of delivering some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers ask pupils to solve problems using their previous learning in mathematics lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Children who have difficulties learning to read get effective support to catch up and keep up with their peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and during breaktimes. Staff deal well with bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers make sure that pupils with SEND have the support they need to learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff also deal well with bullying. Pupils say that bullying is not a problem at the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The well-being of pupils is one of leaders鈥� key priorities. Staff teach pupils to be aware of risks and stay safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the supportive and friendly atmosphere of the school and the effectiveness of communication between school and home.
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About Us
Moorlands Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 209 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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Moorlands Primary School's core values and educational philosophy are for children.
Students are taught how to think critically, reason, and defend their positions.
All facets of school life are infused with the essential principles of PEACE, CO-OPERATION, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, EQUALITY, AND PERSEVERANCE.
At Moorlands Primary School, we'll give students a high-quality educational experience that's personalised for them.
Students who are aware that our values form the foundation of who we are and guide our actions.
These words capture our aspirations, motivation, and conviction that EVERYONE at Moorlands Primary School can achieve their full potential in every area of learning.
With students ages 3 to 11, Moorlands Primary School is a Foundation Primary School.
The school has a pre-school nursery called "Little Learners" that can accommodate 24 children and provides 30 hours of care.
Additionally, we wish to involve parents in school activities, so you will occasionally hear from us about this.
Friends of Moorlands, a parent organisation at the school, plans events and activities for the benefit of both students and community members.
Our primary focus is for your child's needs.
Please stop by the school to meet the class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team if you have any concerns about your child, whether they are academic, emotional, behavioural, or of any other kind.
The community is something that Moorlands Primary School is committed to.
The inspection team cited the fact that the school's administrators, governors, and staff work as a cohesive team and are committed to implementing the correct adjustments as a positive.
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Students are taught how to think critically, reason, and defend their positions.
All facets of school life are infused with the essential principles of PEACE, CO-OPERATION, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, EQUALITY, AND PERSEVERANCE.
At Moorlands Primary School, we'll give students a high-quality educational experience that's personalised for them.
Students who are aware that our values form the foundation of who we are and guide our actions.
These words capture our aspirations, motivation, and conviction that EVERYONE at Moorlands Primary School can achieve their full potential in every area of learning.
With students ages 3 to 11, Moorlands Primary School is a Foundation Primary School.
The school has a pre-school nursery called "Little Learners" that can accommodate 24 children and provides 30 hours of care.
Additionally, we wish to involve parents in school activities, so you will occasionally hear from us about this.
Friends of Moorlands, a parent organisation at the school, plans events and activities for the benefit of both students and community members.
Our primary focus is for your child's needs.
Please stop by the school to meet the class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team if you have any concerns about your child, whether they are academic, emotional, behavioural, or of any other kind.
The community is something that Moorlands Primary School is committed to.
The inspection team cited the fact that the school's administrators, governors, and staff work as a cohesive team and are committed to implementing the correct adjustments as a positive.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 102 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 58% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 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 | 40% 10 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 101 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 50% 11 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 61% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moorlands Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1