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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Sandwell B43 7AP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading is now a strength of the school. Most pupils learn to read fluently and confidently by the end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders use their passion for their subject to plan an engaging curriculum. Pupils' learning is carefully sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers' use of assessment varies in effectiveness; early years support for writing and speech needs improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils learn to read fluently and confidently by the end of Year 1. Strong progress in mathematics noted in early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help are well supported to catch up. Support assistants provide extra help when necessary.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop very positive attitudes to learning. The use of derogatory language is not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs (SEND) are well supported in lessons and make strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know that bullying and derogatory language are not tolerated. Staff are well trained to spot changes in behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know the pupils well and report any concerns about pupils' safety or well-being. Leaders work closely with parents and external teams.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with the way the school supports their children.
Parental Involvement: Community links with the church provide rich opportunities for pupils to engage in charitable work.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy contributing to the Christian life of the school and participating in community fundraising events.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders give teachers regular feedback on their teaching and provide effective support for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' use of assessment varies; some pupils make stronger progress due to more immediate feedback.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that teachers develop their use of assessment further to give all pupils more immediate, constructive feedback.
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About Us
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 234 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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St. Margaret's is a well-liked tiny, one-form primary school with a 56-seat nursery (23 pupils in the morning and 23 pupils in the afternoon). Up to 10 full-time childcare spaces are included in this. We accept students from a large catchment area because we are a Christian school, encompassing Walsall, Birmingham, and Sandwell. Many of the families and students at our school are Christians who regularly attend St. Margaret's Church and other nearby congregations. In addition, we have students and families of different faiths. We value each person as a Christian school.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 70% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 5.99% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above 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 | 108 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 97 | 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 | 77% 24 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.34% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 100 | 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 | 53% 16 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 7.85% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 69% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.67% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1