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Yardley Wood Community Primary School
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B14 4ER
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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 | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in phonics and mathematics is strong and consistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and engaging curriculum with specialist teaching in various subjects showing positive impact.
Foundational Skills: School prioritises teaching phonics effectively, aiding reading fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and engaging curriculum enhances knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: More time needed for new reading and writing approaches to be fully effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Checks on learning were not precise, leading to some gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More students on track to meet standards in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Improved tracking identifies at-risk pupils, enabling timely intervention.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well and show positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils retained knowledge, confidently calculating perimeter.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help provided for phonics, tailored support for those who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well, though some struggle with behaviour expectations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Highly effective culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School environment promotes welfare and safety through a range of policies and actions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying dealt with effectively, positive safeguarding culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong systems in place, yet some frequent absences noted.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate approachable staff and the improved school environment under current leadership.
Parental Involvement: Parents kept well-informed of children's progress and support school initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: Specialist teaching in subjects like computing, Spanish, and music.
Outdoor Facilities: Younger pupils experience forest school, contributing to their overall development.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs including sports, choir, darts; pupils eager for responsibility.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have received effective training, especially in phonics.
Impact on Student Progress: Enhanced teaching methods resulting in good pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved monitoring and assessment leading to better identification of pupil needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils achieve well; outcomes improving.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders address well-being and workload; staff feel supported.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many middle leaders are new and need support to develop their roles.
Support for SEND Pupils: Bespoke support from well-trained staff; most pupils make good progress.
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About Us
Yardley Wood Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 474 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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 |
A
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.8 | - | 24.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 108 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 38% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 104 5 | 95 | 96 |
| 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 | 60% 20 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 99 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 40% 2 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 42% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1