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George Betts Primary Academy
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George Betts Primary Academy
- Primary
- Sandwell B66 1RE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics and early reading are taught well, leading to independent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum with opportunities to use English and math skills in various subjects.
Foundational Skills: Ambitious curriculum with logical reading structure and effective assessments.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders' key focus on learning order and understanding ensures excellence.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to support writing to greater depth effectively addressed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to provide greater challenge in writing and mathematics for the most able pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided to pupils not making sufficient progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and conduct, taking pride in their work and school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Highly effective reading approach; math's deep dives show success.
Support for Falling Behind: Misconceptions addressed rapidly with targeted interventions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Very high respect and courtesy; harmonious community.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress is strong in reading, but writing progress varies among year groups.
Support for SEND Pupils: Carefully targeted support helps pupils with SEND make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate pupil needs identification ensuring good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Vigilant staff and strong processes ensure pupils feel safe and understand bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Excellent care and support lead to outstanding personal development and welfare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Very well-established routines ensure safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High attendance due to leaders' work on pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the caring environment and strong leadership.
Parental Involvement: Regular workshops and invitations help parents engage in their children's learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents report very high satisfaction with the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Positive parental views influence school decisions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sports clubs and activities attended well by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments promote curiosity.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include sports, choir, and music lessons.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the training and support they receive from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching contributes to pupils making strong progress in most areas.
Teacher Engagement: Staff highly satisfied with leadership and workload management.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability in teaching quality leads to inconsistent progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders’ checks on teaching do not always focus on pupil progress.
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About Us
George Betts Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 430 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 69% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 23.6 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 69% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.99% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 107 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 97 | 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 | 78% 21 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.34% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 102 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 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% 8 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.85% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below 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 | 105 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 65% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.67% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at George Betts Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1