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The Oval School
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- Birmingham B33 8JG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in reading and mathematics is consistently good.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils progress and attainment in reading and mathematics have improved significantly.
Foundational Skills: Reading and maths are prioritized with effective fluency support for all pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is inspiring, broad, and ambitious, preparing pupils well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching of writing in key stages 1 and 2 needs improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some inconsistency in behavior expectations needs addressing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress and attainment in reading and mathematics have improved significantly over the last two years.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and have a high level of enthusiasm for learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students show strong performance with extra reading support available.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive effective help to catch up and progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally good, but some pupils need better management of emotions.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers do not consistently plan well to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and most able pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive ethos ensures full access with effective resources and adaptations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Work is not consistently planned to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, and pupils feel safe. No bullying reported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are educated about online safety and other local issues.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective systems in place for safeguarding and support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safety, putting pupils’ interests first.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support they receive for online safety from the school.
Parental Involvement: Efforts to improve attendance involve close work with families and appointment of an attendance officer.
Parent Feedback: Parents express positive views; involvement through Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Community engagement through school activities is encouraged.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the training they receive and support from leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching improvements have led to better pupil progress in reading and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High levels of training and support improved the quality of teaching which is now consistently good.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality training supports consistent curriculum delivery.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching practices allow students to progress well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Effective professional development program in place.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks ensure understanding and retention.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High variability in pupil work presentation and basic grammatical mistakes not regularly addressed.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs, trips, and activities offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities like school allotment for healthy living education.
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About Us
The Oval School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 657 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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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A+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 31 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 110 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 114 | 101 |
| 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 | 105 | 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 | 64% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 73% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 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 | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well 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 | 106 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 73% 10 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 63% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Oval School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1