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Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery
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Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Tamworth B77 4EN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading has had an excellent focus.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy their exciting ‘mini-adventures’.
Foundational Skills: Teachers build firm foundations with a focus on communication skills for later phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum supports pupils to learn well through 'mini adventures'.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve challenge consistency and embed new strategies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Presentation of pupils' written work needs improvement, especially handwriting and spelling.
Performance in Maths & Reading: End of Year 6 attainment above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Successful additional support provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy and well behaved.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well with a structured approach in maths and daily reading opportunities.
Support for Falling Behind: Arithmetic sessions address gaps; extra reading help is available.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils follow behaviour rules and feel safe; staff manage behaviour effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Superb additional support helps them make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides highly effective support with adaptations and robust systems.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The level of care and consideration for pupils’ safety is superb.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Wide-ranging enrichment opportunities enable pupils to thrive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff effectively manage pupil behaviour, ensuring a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's pastoral support aids pupils and families, enhancing well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents and staff feel well supported by leaders.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in workshops, 'toddle and crawl' sessions, and benefit from the school's food bank.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils learn a variety of musical instruments and sports.
Extracurricular Activities: Various clubs like drama, cookery, and film club nurture talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-equipped playground and forest area stimulate learning and play.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor area not consistently challenging.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate new whole-school strategies.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ consistent strategies enable pupils to succeed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Checks on teaching quality are systematic and effective.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use good subject knowledge and engaging materials.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching structures help pupils challenge themselves and progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some new strategies are not fully embedded.
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About Us
Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 178 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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Amington Heath Primary School is a small, neighbourhood school that cultivates self-reliant, assured students who are prepared for the future. Together, we create a welcoming environment where every kid is treated with respect. At Amington Heath, all students enjoy their time in class. Through a stimulating curriculum that is current, interesting, and diverse, children enjoy excellent teaching. Amington Heath students are engaged in their education and actively seek for answers to problems. The kids are resilient, they enjoy a challenge, and they learn from their mistakes. Amington Heath students take advantage of whatever chance they get to learn, create, and have fun.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 25.8 | 13.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 69% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.8% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 100 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 4 | 95 | 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 | 45% 26 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.38% | 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 | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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% 25 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.87% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 99 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 46% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.58% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 19 : 1