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Russells Hall Primary School
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Russells Hall Primary School
- Primary
- Dudley DY1 2NX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: New approaches to the teaching of reading are having a positive impact.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully planned learning engages pupils and helps them develop knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects are more developed than others; need for coherent planning and sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are now doing better in reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Every day skilled adults help pupils who struggle.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and are very polite and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly skilled staff support pupils with complex needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand bullying and are not worried about being bullied.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff take their responsibilities seriously and pupils learn about road safety and internet safety.
Parental Involvement: Parents are strongly encouraged to support their child at home, especially with reading.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive about the school, but some think leaders do not listen enough to concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: The teaching of music is a particular strength with strong progress and live performances.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide training for staff to improve teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers encourage students to work hard and not give up.
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About Us
Russells Hall Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 413 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 32% 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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With students aged 4 and up, Russells Hall Primary School primarily serves the neighbourhood where it is located.
The school staff has developed a strong team spirit that permeates all we plan and accomplish in order to cope with the continuously escalating changes over the past several years.
Although we have made every effort to give visitors to our website a sense of our school's ethos, we believe that in order to properly appreciate and comprehend this part of school life, a personal visit is necessary.
If you would like to visit the school "in action," please schedule a time by calling or sending a message.
In our school, the kids come first.
Our goal is to create an engaging, beautiful environment where kids feel protected and appreciated. This setting will encourage a love of learning.
We have high expectations for our kids.
We aim to provide children with a comprehensive and balanced education through our curriculum, with a focus on the creative arts.
We collaborate with the neighbourhood to teach our kids about other people's needs.
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With students aged 4 and up, Russells Hall Primary School primarily serves the neighbourhood where it is located.
The school staff has developed a strong team spirit that permeates all we plan and accomplish in order to cope with the continuously escalating changes over the past several years.
Although we have made every effort to give visitors to our website a sense of our school's ethos, we believe that in order to properly appreciate and comprehend this part of school life, a personal visit is necessary.
If you would like to visit the school "in action," please schedule a time by calling or sending a message.
In our school, the kids come first.
Our goal is to create an engaging, beautiful environment where kids feel protected and appreciated. This setting will encourage a love of learning.
We have high expectations for our kids.
We aim to provide children with a comprehensive and balanced education through our curriculum, with a focus on the creative arts.
We collaborate with the neighbourhood to teach our kids about other people's needs.
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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 |
C+
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 32% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.13% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 101 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 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 | 43% 13 | 55.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 8 | 7.77% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 104 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 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 | 56% 16 | 54.42% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 6 | 6.78% | 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 | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 72% | 52.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.55% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Russells Hall Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1