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Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
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Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Bromsgrove B45 9DX
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children make good progress in all areas of learning because the teaching is good.
Success of the Curriculum: Good teaching and an exciting curriculum provide many opportunities for pupils to try new things and discover the enjoyment of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Different classes use different systems for assessing pupils’ work and progress, making feedback inconsistent.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils attain standards in English and mathematics that are above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, work hard, and enjoy learning, especially when involved in activities that build upon their first-hand experience.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs receive some good support, but planning is not always sharply focused on their specific needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Steps taken to support pupils' emotional and physical needs are effective, but progress is not always consistent due to lack of sharply focused planning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are aware of the importance of looking after themselves and each other.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know the pupils well and encourage them to look after themselves and each other. The caring commitment to supporting pupils is notable.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers particularly praised the leadership of the headteacher, interesting curriculum, extracurricular activities, and high-quality care.
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept well informed through newsletters, curriculum meetings, and a colourful website.
Extracurricular Activities: The lunchtime and after-school clubs cater to a wide range of interests and are well attended.
Teacher Engagement: Most teaching is good, involving enjoyable and purposeful activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils make good progress as a result of good teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is variance in how teachers respond to pupils’ work. Planning for pupils with special needs is not always sharply focused.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Different classes use different systems for assessing work, leading to inconsistent feedback.
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About Us
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 239 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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 |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 81% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.65% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 106 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 93 | 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 | 86% 8 | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 8.81% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 107 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 93 | 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 | 94% 2 | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 8.64% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 109 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 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 | 92% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.07% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1