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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Bilbrook WV8 1EU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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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Academic Progress: The progress made by pupils in key stage 2 assessments has improved since the last inspection.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy attending school and appreciate the opportunities they are provided with. Behaviour in lessons and around the school site is consistently positive.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders have increased the focus on staff training since the last inspection.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have worked collaboratively to develop a common approach to lesson planning across the school.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale is high. Teachers and associate staff enjoy working at Bilbrook.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors regularly visit the school and bring pertinent expertise to help guide and support school leaders.
Communication: The school works very closely with parents and carers to help educate the whole community about safeguarding children.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents reflect very positively on the support that is available.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders greet the pupils by name when they arrive at school in the morning and take the time to talk to them about the day ahead.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leaders have developed an inclusive and ambitious culture in the school and inspire pupils to, ‘let your light shine’.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school is a safe and secure environment and all staff play a collective role in safeguarding pupils.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well looked after by school staff, and site security is taken seriously.
Extracurricular Offerings: The range of extra-curricular activities is a feature of the school.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils particularly appreciate the weekly celebration assemblies.
Outdoor Facilities: Sport premium funds have been used innovatively to improve facilities around the campus.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are given detailed guidance about making GCSE options, which includes one-to-one interviews.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils' transition to high schools after leaving the school is carefully planned.
Managing and Supporting SEND: More needs to be done to help pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities to progress more quickly.
Subjects Offered: The school’s curriculum has a broad range of subjects as well as diverse extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities for pupils.
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About Us
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 130 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.1 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 42% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above 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 | 104 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 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 | 57% 7 | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 106 5 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 64% 14 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 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 | 50% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1