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Smith's Wood Primary Academy
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- Smith's Wood B36 0SZ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is the bedrock of the school, helping pupils read with confidence from an early age.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is inspirational and contributes significantly to pupils鈥� overall development and progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: There is scope for greater challenge in the wider curriculum, particularly for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make more progress in key stage 2 in every subject than all pupils nationally from their different starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessment systems target additional support to ensure no pupil falls behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding; they love coming to school and feel safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs are very well supported, making progress that exceeds national levels.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and trust their teachers to solve any problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a priority, with staff fully aware of risk factors associated with different forms of abuse.
Parent Feedback: Parents have no concerns about the setting and are happy with the early years provision.
Parental Involvement: The school has established workshops for parents to help children with their learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: There are opportunities for pupils to attend clubs and visit places they might not ordinarily see at such a young age.
Outdoor Facilities: Focused outdoor learning and activities like regional rowing championships are available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly skilled practitioners committed to developing what they do and learning from one another.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and strong relationships ensure substantial and sustained pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Learning in the wider curriculum is not as challenging as in English and mathematics, especially for the most able pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide regular feedback to improve teaching quality and monitor its impact on learning.
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About Us
Smith's Wood Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 441 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 88% 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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Deliver exciting, purposeful learning and teaching opportunities both inside, outside and beyond the classroom, through a vibrant curriculum. Establish behaviour standards that are focused on respect for one another and are clear and consistent. Develop positive links and communication between home, governors and the wider community to support children's learning. being able to collaborate with others as a team. Respect the environment, behave sustainably, and give back to your neighbourhood. We encourage all teachers and support staff to create a positive, forward looking, professional workplace in which teamwork is central, expertise and strengths are shared and where calculated risks are taken.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 18 | - |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | - |
| 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 | 106 | 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 | 88% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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 | 108 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 84% 1 | 62.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 107 1 | 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 | 85% 3 | 60.88% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 1 | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 106 | 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 | 82% | 58.22% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
