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Palmers Cross Primary School
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Palmers Cross Primary School
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- Wolverhampton WV6 9DF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading, writing, and mathematics is well-organized and effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards at the end of key stages 1 and 2 have risen, with strong progress across key stage 2.
Foundational Skills: English and math curricula are particularly successful and well-sequenced.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum provides a wide variety of opportunities; successful in English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planning for progression in non-core subjects like history, geography, and PE could be improved.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subjects need clearer sequencing to build effectively on prior knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, the proportions of pupils reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics were above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers offer lots of encouragement and respond quickly to children's needs. Effective one-to-one teaching in the resource base supports pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are attentive and friendly, behaving well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective intervention helps pupils progress well in reading and math.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled adults and tailored lessons enable learning for all.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are kind, polite, and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective support helps SEND pupils achieve well.
Support for SEND Pupils: The speech and language resource base provides effective support, though there is room for improvement as leaders' expertise increases.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safety routines are efficient and problems are sorted out quickly. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes mutual respect and trust, which helps pupils become responsible members of society.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding; pupils feel safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as welcoming, calm, and purposeful.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the family-like atmosphere and feel welcome.
Parental Involvement: Parents are regularly informed about classroom topics and events, though attendance at workshops has been low.
Extracurricular Activities: There are plenty of after-school clubs, including sports, science, cookery, art, and book club.
Outdoor Facilities: Constructive play and learning activities are available both indoors and outside in early years provision.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of clubs; forest school sessions enrich learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers are quick to praise successes and point out areas needing improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching enables pupils of all abilities to fulfill their potential, particularly in English, mathematics, and science.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Efficient and effective techniques are used to keep everyone’s attention and ensure teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New leaders are still settling into their roles but benefit from guidance provided by colleagues from other trust schools.
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About Us
Palmers Cross Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 230 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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D-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 4.8 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 103 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 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 | 73% | 59.16% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.7% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 106 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 95 | 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 | 76% 5 | 59.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 8.91% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 106 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 95 | 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 | 71% 21 | 59.52% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 8.05% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 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 | 50% | 52.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.71% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Palmers Cross Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1