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Birchfield Primary School
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Birchfield Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B6 6AJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading and writing is effective, with a systematic approach to phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have devised an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum, enabling pupils to achieve well in English, mathematics, and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: Precise knowledge, skills, and key vocabulary in some subjects need clearer identification. Swimming time allocation is insufficient.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics due to structured and well-taught subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra help and lessons for pupils with the weakest reading skills, resulting in impressive progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and respect others. Leaders act promptly on incidents.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled staff provide effective support for pupils with complex needs in the nurture unit. Targets for additional interventions need improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils can articulate different forms of bullying. Staff and leaders deal with incidents quickly and firmly. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught about e-safety, road safety, and reporting worries. They are confident to speak to school staff.
Parent Feedback: Leaders seek and act on parents' views regularly and host workshops to involve them in their child's learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through workshops and curriculum exhibitions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have lots of opportunities to take part in clubs, visits, and events.
Teacher Engagement: Staff development is a priority, and resources support teachers. Early career teachers receive helpful induction training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' structured approach to core subjects leads to good student achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks help teachers revisit or move on to new learning based on pupils' progress.
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About Us
Birchfield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 658 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28 | 19.3 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 105 |
| 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 | 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 | 71% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.68% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 | 102 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 54% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 9.05% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.39% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birchfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1