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Aston Tower Community Primary School
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Aston Tower Community Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B6 5BE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Positive relationships and effective phonics teaching in Reception
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment in reading has risen due to new strategies; good quality work in science and history
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure high-quality reasoning skills in mathematics and consistency in phonics teaching
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support for disadvantaged pupils, leading to considerable rise in their attainment
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful and mature attitudes; enjoyment in coming to school and good behaviour
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading attainment improved, but phonics knowledge inconsistent among staff
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems by SEND coordinator; complex needs well catered with proactive use of external agencies
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Comprehensive understanding and teaching about safety risks; recent emphasis on knife crime and gang culture awareness
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with timely actions on concerns
Parent Feedback: Parents feel supported and welcomed; appreciate school's inclusiveness
Parental Involvement: Good integration of parents through open classroom sessions and community involvement
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports and clubs accessible to pupils
Teacher Engagement: Positive relationships and teamwork among staff
Impact on Student Progress: Focused support for disadvantaged pupils leading to successful outcomes
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Strong leadership and forward-thinking improvements based on self-evaluation
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent phonics teaching across staff
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Aston Tower Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 374 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
At this school, 74% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 29.4 | 21 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 101 |
| 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 74% | 55.29% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.65% | 7.4% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 107 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 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 | 72% 15 | 57.63% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 14 | 9% | 9.69% |
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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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 | 104 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 | 57% 14 | 57.75% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.36% | 9.14% |
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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 101 | 95 | 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 | 43% | 54.16% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.07% | 8.17% |
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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aston Tower Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
