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Penn Fields School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils learn a broad range of subjects in depth and develop love for subjects like art and design.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils settle quickly to work in most lessons, minimal time wasted.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders identify and support pupils not keeping up with reading programme.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school, appreciate leaders' support.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers know precise knowledge pupils need; some gaps for most complex needs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders have improved education quality; some activities not well matched for complex needs.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff work alongside parents from the outset to understand pupil needs.
Communication with Parents: Teachers work with parents to adapt lessons and meet pupil needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts well; bullying is rare.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Effective steps taken to improve education over recent years.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare; staff help resolve any concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: School is calm and orderly; pupils socialise well.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils participate in Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award, residential trips, and running a coffee shop.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students benefit from quality career advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students actively develop skills needed for future success.
Support for SEND: Teachers work closely with parents and specialists to adapt lessons for SEND pupils.
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About Us
Penn Fields School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 184 students from age 5-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.1 | 6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| 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 | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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 | 0% | 59.16% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.7% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 59.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.91% | 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 | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -9.3 | Well 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 59.52% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.05% | 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 | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | - | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | 0% | 52.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.71% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 35.77% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 18% | 11.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.27% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.58% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.54% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 12.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.69% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.88% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.92% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.71 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.59% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 32.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 39.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.76% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 14.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.76% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 74.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 28.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 8.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 25.43% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 38.65% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.35% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.22% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 84.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 28.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.69% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.92% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 2.45% |
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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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Penn Fields School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1