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Whitehouse Common Primary School
- Primary
- Sutton Coldfield B75 6BL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy reading widely and often. Reading comprehension skills are taught well, which boosts progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop effective skills, knowledge, and understanding across a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasionally, teachers do not provide sufficient challenge for middle and high-attaining pupils, slowing progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, the proportion of pupils who achieve the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics is high.
Support for Falling Behind: Senior leaders work well with teachers to identify where particular pupils require additional support in order to catch up in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour in class and during social times is outstanding.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities and lower-attaining pupils are very well supported in class and through additional support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are knowledgeable and quick to report any concerns that they have about a child. Leaders follow up concerns tenaciously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that pupils have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are unanimous in their support of the headteacher and the direction of the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have established an excellent partnership with parents. Communication is very effective and parents feel well informed.
Extracurricular Activities: A wonderful range of enrichment activities contributes strongly to pupils鈥� outstanding personal development.
Outdoor Facilities: Specialist coaches enhance the delivery of PE lessons and extra-curricular sports clubs. Pupils鈥� attendance at clubs is high.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use precise subject knowledge to help pupils acquire new skills confidently.
Impact on Student Progress: Observations of lessons and checks on quality of work provide precise feedback to teachers on how they can refine their practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders arrange high-quality training aligned to priorities in the school development plan.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some middle leaders do not have a strong grasp of trends in pupils鈥� attainment and progress.
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About Us
Whitehouse Common Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 453 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 80% 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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| 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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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.8 | - | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 80% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above 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 | 109 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 86% 5 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 4 | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 107 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 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 | 81% 1 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 2 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 | 109 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 82% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitehouse Common Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1