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Oakwood School
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Oakwood School
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- Walsall WS9 9JS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Range of communication tools ensures full participation
Success of the Curriculum: Outstanding teaching allows pupils to make exceptional progress
Foundational Skills: Reading has a very high profile; phonics is taught well.
Success of the Curriculum: Carefully planned sequences of lessons help pupils learn well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for early years children to develop independence are limited
Areas Needing Improvement: Communication strategies not consistently implemented by staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: All pupils make strong progress from their starting points
Support for Falling Behind: High staff-to-pupil ratio ensures reliable and effective support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour around school is exemplary; staff lack confidence to implement behaviour policy fully
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' outcomes are improving further.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff act quickly when pupils need additional help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are calm, settled, and excited by learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Knowledge and understanding of pupils’ needs are well shared among staff
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with sensory integration needs is exceptionally strong.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with fit-for-purpose arrangements
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Logs of behaviour incidents show significant reduction in restrictive interventions
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive and feel school is like a family
Parental Involvement: Parents are assured that their children are safe and well cared for
Parent Feedback: Parents express gratitude, stating 'I do not know what I would do without this school'.
Parental Involvement: Family support team plays a pivotal role.
Extracurricular Activities: Lessons, displays, and activities promote British values well
Outdoor Facilities: Leaders utilize limited space within premises well, driving plans to extend
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities include judo and community visits.
Teacher Engagement: Outstanding teaching allows pupils to make exceptional progress
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use various stimuli to re-engage pupils effectively
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders ensure teaching remains of the highest quality through constant enhancement
Teacher Engagement: Staff have been well-supported by leaders during changes.
Impact on Student Progress: New curriculum developments effectively implemented.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack confidence in implementing behavior strategies fully
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About Us
Oakwood School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 208 students from age 3-14 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-14 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| 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 | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.69% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below 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 | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.75% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | - | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.6% | 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 | - | - |
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 | - | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 51.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 4.54% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakwood School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1