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Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
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Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
- Primary
- Whitmore ST5 5DF
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in developing their reading skills, especially younger pupils with phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Imaginative, interesting range of activities strongly contribute to good development.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for writing at length in non-English subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics has improved, with most pupils making good progress.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides frequent, personalized help and support for learning needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have enthusiastic attitudes to learning and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Frequent, personalized help ensures that each individual's learning, physical, or behavioral needs are met well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a good knowledge of different kinds of bullying and feel there is little bullying in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Parents and pupils confirm that behaviour is well managed and pupils feel safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents give consistently high praise for all aspects of the school's work.
Parental Involvement: There is excellent relationship with a very active and supportive parents’ body.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of subjects, especially music tuition and educational visits.
Teacher Engagement: The staff work very effectively as a team in support of the headteacher's vision.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvement in teaching and achievement has been considerable since the last inspection.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes do not introduce more demanding activities quickly enough.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A new marking policy has been introduced but is not yet being used consistently.
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About Us
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 151 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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These principles, in our opinion, will guide our decision-making regarding our behaviour both now and as adults. By upholding these ideals, we hope to develop into self-assured people who accept responsibility and are aware of their social obligations. Both our motto and our mission statement represent the ideals we uphold as a Christian school and as a school within British culture. These qualities, in our opinion, will enable us to become lifelong learners in the contemporary world.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 25.8 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 72% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 110 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 100% 17 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 12 | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 108 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 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 | 83% 5 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 11 | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 111 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 112 | 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 | 78% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 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 | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1