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Oak Cottage Primary School
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Oak Cottage Primary School
- Primary
- Solihull B91 1DY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics sessions are fun, brisk and purposeful, with regular reading in class and at home.
Success of the Curriculum: Lessons link subjects together effectively, and new work builds perfectly on earlier work.
Areas Needing Improvement: Current focus is on improving planning in physical education (PE).
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in English, mathematics, science, and many other subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support for pupils who need it is spot on.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent; they respect others and go out of their way to be helpful.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Unkind behaviour is rare but, if it happens, adults are quick to stop it. Pupils know to report bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders carry out all proper checks, keep the site secure, and teach pupils to manage risks sensibly.
Parent Feedback: Parents use words like 'brilliant' and 'fantastic' to describe the school.
Parental Involvement: Excellent communication between home and school helps children settle quickly.
Extracurricular Activities: A huge range of clubs, from Bollywood dancing to gardening and rock band.
Outdoor Facilities: Large well-kept grounds with plenty of outdoor space and play equipment.
Teacher Engagement: Specialist teachers love coming to the school because the pupils are so keen and well behaved.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' work is top-notch; pupils excel in various subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Poor behaviour is rare and dealt with effectively if it occurs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Highly effective nursery and reception teaching keeps pupils safe, busy, happy, and keen.
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About Us
Oak Cottage Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 240 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 87% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Oak Cottage Primary School, everyone. Children ages 3 to 11 attend Oak Cottage, a local authority-maintained school. Our school has about 240 students, who are divided into 30 classrooms of a single age. The faculty and I are extremely proud of our institution and the excellent educational opportunities and experiences we offer. The children are at the centre of all we do, and we nurture both their intellectual and social skills. Our school was rated "Good" in our most recent Ofsted inspection, which was completed in July 2018. Included in the report was the following: "Parents, pupils and staff are very proud that the school feels like a family where everyone is cared for as an individual". We appreciate the contributions parents make to all facets of school life and look forward to fostering a strong relationship between home and school with your help.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 25.8 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 109 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 96 | 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 | 87% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 9.87% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 110 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 93 | 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 | 93% 4 | 62.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% 4 | 13.55% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 109 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 3 | 92 | 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 | 97% 10 | 60.88% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 11 | 11.44% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 107 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 91 | 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 | 87% | 58.22% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 9.94% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oak Cottage Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1