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St Laurence Church Junior School
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St Laurence Church Junior School
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- Birmingham B31 2DJ
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of writing is now strong because teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are engaged in their learning because they are interested in the topics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some of the most able pupils are not reaching the higher standards they are capable of.
Performance in Maths & Reading: An increasing proportion of disadvantaged pupils are now working at the expected standard for their age.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well because everyone understands the school rules.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions focus on improving basic skills; some tasks are too easy.
Support for SEND Pupils: Interventions are effective but occasionally too easy, limiting progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, knowledgeable about bullying; no bullying reported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff training is up-to-date; safeguarding is effective.
Parent Feedback: Many parents positive; concerns over listening to views and transition.
Parental Involvement: More opportunities needed for parents to be involved in education.
Extracurricular Activities: Residential visits help pupils become more confident and develop new skills.
Teacher Engagement: Part of professional development is to learn from each other.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' explanations are clear, leading to strong pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers plan activities to build on what pupils already know.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some of the most able pupils not reaching higher standards.
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St Laurence Church Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 359 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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The years spent in primary education, in our opinion, are the most beneficial in terms of skill development, acquiring the proper learning attitudes, developing learners who are independent, self-disciplined, and self-motivated, and, most importantly, maintaining and enhancing self-esteem in order to succeed.
Our goal is to make sure that your kid achieves all of these by providing a loving, Christian atmosphere that is secure, safe, and warm, as well as access to a comprehensive and balanced curriculum and a variety of engaging activities that will help your child grow as a person.
By doing this, we make sure that by the time our students graduate from our programme at age eleven, they will be confident enough to move on to the next stage of their education, knowing that God loves them and having a good understanding of what they enjoy doing, what their strengths are, and when and how to ask for help.
Our prospectus and this website are just the beginning.
It is crucial that we work together to maintain and build the foundations laid by the Infant School and you, the parents, who have served as your child's first and most important instructors.
In order for your child to succeed in school, you must first and foremost support the school's principles and policies.
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Our goal is to make sure that your kid achieves all of these by providing a loving, Christian atmosphere that is secure, safe, and warm, as well as access to a comprehensive and balanced curriculum and a variety of engaging activities that will help your child grow as a person.
By doing this, we make sure that by the time our students graduate from our programme at age eleven, they will be confident enough to move on to the next stage of their education, knowing that God loves them and having a good understanding of what they enjoy doing, what their strengths are, and when and how to ask for help.
Our prospectus and this website are just the beginning.
It is crucial that we work together to maintain and build the foundations laid by the Infant School and you, the parents, who have served as your child's first and most important instructors.
In order for your child to succeed in school, you must first and foremost support the school's principles and policies.
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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
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B-
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D
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | - | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | - |
| 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 | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 68% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.68% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 94 | 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 | 74% 2 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 9.05% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 94 | 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 | 76% 3 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 8.39% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 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 | 73% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.12% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Laurence Church Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
