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The Primrose Centre | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
The Primrose Centre
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The Primrose Centre
- Primary
- Sandwell B65 9JP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority. Staff identify gaps in phonics knowledge and address them through whole-class teaching or focused one-to-one work.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have carefully designed a curriculum that maps out knowledge and skills, providing guidance for teachers.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some inconsistencies in how well staff deliver the curriculum; subject leaders need to check teaching quality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use their phonics skills confidently to break down unknown words when reading books.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders gain an accurate understanding of pupils’ starting points and provide extra help where needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff maintain clear and consistent routines to support pupils' behaviour; bullying is dealt with quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify undiagnosed SEND quickly and put measures into place so pupils can access their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff take bullying seriously and deal with any issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff are well trained to safeguard pupils. Staff act on concerns about pupil welfare promptly.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, noting transformations in behavior and attitudes.
Extracurricular Activities: Specialist teaching in music, dance, and gymnastics enriches pupils’ experiences. Pupils also enjoy trips to local attractions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school and support each other. Leaders look out for staff well-being.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers and teaching assistants explain new learning step-by-step and use questioning well, though some inconsistencies exist.
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The Primrose Centre is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 6 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Here at The Primrose Centre, welcome! We are the only Key Stage One and Key Stage Two short stay provision in Sandwell for permanently excluded children and those at risk of exclusion. Our mission statement 'Be Safe, Be Happy and Learn' is central in supporting all of our pupils reintegrate successfully back into both mainstream schools or specialist provision as appropriate. e nable all members of our school community to adopt a positive outlook and lead contented, happy lives. Encourage all students to take responsibility for improving our society. To present a curriculum that enables us all to be secure, happy, and learn, establish a high-quality, supportive, and safe atmosphere. All of our efforts are focused on the children, and we want to foster a culture of learning where each kid feels cherished and respected.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.5 | - | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Primrose Centre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1