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Four Oaks Primary School
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Four Oaks Primary School
- Primary
- Sutton Coldfield B74 4PA
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effective, demonstrated by above-average results in phonics screening checks in Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning a wide range of skills across many subjects, developing a thirst for knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all marking is clear and precise so that pupils know exactly what is expected of them.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are above average by the end of Year 2, and significantly above average by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils identified as not making outstanding progress are discussed and measures are put in place to enable progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and are eager to learn. Their attitudes to learning are always very good.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs benefit from well-designed teaching and focused support from able teaching assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is a rare occurrence and know that any issues are quickly addressed, so they feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures there are equal opportunities for all pupils and checks carefully to avoid discrimination.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak very highly of the school. All who gave opinions through 'Parent View' feel that their child is safe, happy, and makes good progress.
Parental Involvement: Relationships with parents are strong and positive, aiding rapid progress in pupils' learning.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs that enhance pupils' experiences and most actively participate in these.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use creative and interesting activities that engage pupils well, leading to highly positive attitudes to learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is highly effective and results in excellent progress, assessed regularly to ensure ongoing improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Marking and feedback have been identified as areas for improvement to make them more effective.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is moderated across schools, ensuring teachers have clear goals for improvement and access to professional development.
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About Us
Four Oaks Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 423 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 25.8 | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 108 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 109 |
| 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 | 111 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 90% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above 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 | 111 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 88% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 3 | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | 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 | 111 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 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 | 88% 3 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 1 | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 112 | 94 | 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 | 85% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 6.12% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Four Oaks Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1