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Lyng Primary School
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Lyng Primary School
- Primary
- Sandwell B70 7SQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The effective teaching of reading ensures that pupils understand texts well and build words effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-designed curriculum and forest school provide pupils with memorable experiences that engage and enthuse them.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to develop mathematical skills across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, with attainment rising.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective help is provided regularly for any pupils needing it, so they quickly catch up with their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and contribute to their good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs or disability well, helping them make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and when it does happen, it is dealt with swiftly. Pupils have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school works successfully to ensure that all pupils are safe and cared for well. The breakfast club provides a nourishing start to the day.
Parental Involvement: The school helps parents and carers understand the importance of adopting safe practices such as using the internet safely.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors took account of the 34 responses to Ofsted’s online questionnaire, Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs and activities, like cricket and dodgeball, enhance pupils’ experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy a wide range of exciting indoor and outdoor experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use subject knowledge well and challenge pupils to think through questions and explain answers in detail.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching has resulted in pupils making good and sometimes rapid progress in core subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School leaders have improved teaching practice across the school, ensuring good quality teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally there is insufficient challenge for some pupils, especially the most able.
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About Us
Lyng Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 485 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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Our goal at Lyng Primary School is to create a nurturing, joyful, and secure environment. Children who are surrounded by kind adults will have opportunities to reach their full potential. Every child should graduate from Lyng Primary with a sense of self-assurance, motivation, and independence so that they are prepared for the next phase of their lives.
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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-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 25.8 | 23.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 61% | 53.75% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% 2 | 61.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 6 | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 107 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 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 | 70% 10 | 60.99% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 60% | 57.92% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lyng Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1