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Yardley Primary School
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Yardley Primary School
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- Birmingham B26 1TD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are taught well and make good progress, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes rich vocabulary and high expectations, with positive steps taken to engage boys and disadvantaged pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing continues to be an area for development, especially for disadvantaged pupils and boys.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High-quality texts are used to engage pupils, supporting strong progress, although writing needs improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils are well supported, leading to strong progress. Additional support like family support workers has been effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, focused in lessons, and participate actively in various physical activities during lunchtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders track the progress of SEN pupils closely, with positive impacts noted from the support provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a high level of vigilance and staff are trained well. Safeguarding procedures are thorough, ensuring pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for with high levels of supervision and clear procedures for addressing concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard, appreciating the welcoming atmosphere and good communication with staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents value their relationship with the school, noting that staff are visible and approachable.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in a range of physical activities such as football, cricket, basketball, and more passive activities like reading.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are committed to pupils being the best they can be, with ongoing training and effective strategies implemented.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have high expectations, encouraging effective use of a wider vocabulary and grammatical features.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The assessment system effectively tracks key groups, ensuring high expectations and good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some year groups, handwriting and presentation standards are inconsistent and need improvement.
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Yardley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 835 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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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Values and Rules > Learning Platform for Yardley Primary School Rules and Values Values of Quick Launch School At Yardley Primary School, the relationship between the school, parents, and local community is one of mutual support as we all strive to do what is best for the kids.
Together: We enjoy learning and acquire knowledge for life.
We make sure that every area of the National Curriculum is fully and actively engaged by our students.
By having students wear our school uniform, we make sure they are proud of our institution. Schoolwide Regulations No bullying, we'll be friends instead of bullies.
We never forget that we are a team and that we collaborate.
Always putting in our best effort, we British Ideals Our school welcomes everyone. The different ethnic backgrounds of our staff, students, and their families are valued at Yardley Primary School.
As it fosters tolerance and respect for the diversity within our community and around the world, we have discovered that this strategy is enriching for all parties.
We know that the components of British Values are not exclusively "British" and are held dear by other nationalities, it is essential that schools keep children safe and prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Therefore, our goal is to aggressively promote and ingrain the core British Values of democracy (respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process).
The respect for the principles upon which English law is created and is enforced.
mutual appreciation and acceptance of people of all faiths and beliefs (respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religious and other beliefs) Actively promoting also include confronting students, staff, or parents who express viewpoints in opposition to core British values.
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Together: We enjoy learning and acquire knowledge for life.
We make sure that every area of the National Curriculum is fully and actively engaged by our students.
By having students wear our school uniform, we make sure they are proud of our institution. Schoolwide Regulations No bullying, we'll be friends instead of bullies.
We never forget that we are a team and that we collaborate.
Always putting in our best effort, we British Ideals Our school welcomes everyone. The different ethnic backgrounds of our staff, students, and their families are valued at Yardley Primary School.
As it fosters tolerance and respect for the diversity within our community and around the world, we have discovered that this strategy is enriching for all parties.
We know that the components of British Values are not exclusively "British" and are held dear by other nationalities, it is essential that schools keep children safe and prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Therefore, our goal is to aggressively promote and ingrain the core British Values of democracy (respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process).
The respect for the principles upon which English law is created and is enforced.
mutual appreciation and acceptance of people of all faiths and beliefs (respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religious and other beliefs) Actively promoting also include confronting students, staff, or parents who express viewpoints in opposition to core British values.
Home | Disclaimer | Help | Get in Touch | Report a Problem with the Website.
2010 Harvey Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 1TD Yardley Primary 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 |
A-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 59% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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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 | 104 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 | 71% 13 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 58% 4 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 62% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above 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 Yardley Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
