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Kingsthorne Primary School
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Kingsthorne Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B44 0BX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | 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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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are taught effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum engages pupils well and includes educational visits and clubs.
Areas Needing Improvement: Spelling skills, handwriting, and some weaker teaching in mathematics need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School met government’s floor standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are swift; additional adults provide effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and respectful due to teachers’ high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Special educational needs funding is well managed ensuring good progress for these pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel secure and know how to stay safe; staff care for them well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a high priority with effective support for vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents have an overwhelmingly positive opinion about the school’s leadership and teaching quality.
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept well-informed and involved in their children’s learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a variety of activities including links with Aston Villa Football Club.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high; teachers are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations have resulted in improved teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks confirm raised expectations and effective teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teaching in mathematics requires improvement.
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About Us
Kingsthorne Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 377 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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Every child is urged to fulfil their potential, especially in the fundamental subjects of literacy and mathematics, in order to be prepared for success in secondary education. Through guests, excursions, and hands-on learning opportunities, the curriculum is specifically created to be intriguing and captivating. Every student is completely engaged in lessons, and teachers work hard to inspire students to take an active role in their own learning. We encourage our students to face issues head-on and apply their knowledge to come up with solutions. Children at our school have strong self-esteem and take pride in all of their accomplishments. In everything we do as a school, we promote the British ideals of democracy, law, liberty, respect, and tolerance. We are a large Kingsthorne family, the kids often say to guests. Please come see for yourself why our school is such a special place by visiting us.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 25.8 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 58% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 51% 4 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 101 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 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 | 47% 11 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 98 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 36% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsthorne Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1