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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
- Primary
- Birmingham B33 0XG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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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Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a well-balanced curriculum with strong enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills: Pupils' writing skills need more development in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improve outcomes in writing by giving pupils more opportunities to write independently across all areas of the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress at the end of key stage 2 was significantly above the national average in all subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders make effective use of additional funding for disadvantaged pupils to ensure they progress as much as their classmates.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, enjoy their learning, and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress through effective support in class and intervention programmes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, and concerns are dealt with in a timely way. Pupils say they feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's procedures ensure pupils are kept safe, and staff vigilantly follow these procedures.
Parent Feedback: Most parents and carers are highly supportive of the school and value the recent improvements.
Parental Involvement: Parents, staff, and academy council members are enthusiastic about the changes to the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities: Curriculum enrichment is a strength, with a wide range of activities offered, such as photography, health and beauty, gardening, and cookery.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use is made of sports funding, and pupils benefit from a strong focus on fitness.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the support and training they receive. Staff morale is high.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching ensures that pupils develop their fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning well. Pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and ensure teachers use appropriate methods and resources.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers assess pupils’ writing abilities too high, and writing frames limit pupils’ ability to write independently.
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About Us
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 348 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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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C-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 19 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 107 |
| 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 | 108 | 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 | 65% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 64% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 4 | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 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 | 64% 21 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.3 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 43% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Local authority ratio 19 : 1