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Raddlebarn Primary School
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Raddlebarn Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B29 7TD
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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 |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are provided with interesting and age-appropriate fiction books, and non-fiction resources improve their research skills.
Success of the Curriculum: More pupils are reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further training for teachers is needed so that all pupils are challenged more.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils reach the expected standards at the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: A new tracking system identifies pupils at risk of not achieving expected standards, with effective interventions planned.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour observed; however, some pupils feel teachers are not always effective at resolving bullying incidents.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support plans help pupils with specific needs to manage their behaviour, but strategies need further development.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; recent safeguarding audit conducted.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Some pupils feel teachers are not always effective at resolving incidents of bullying.
Parent Feedback: Majority of parents are positive about the school, but some express concerns about the school's responsiveness.
Parental Involvement: Leaders need to increase opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's education.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils regularly take part in visits outside of school, hosting events like ‘one world week’.
Outdoor Facilities: The early years outdoor spaces are developing into rich, exciting places where pupils are confident to explore and learn.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants support pupils’ learning well by asking probing questions in lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective action taken to improve pupils' mathematical skills; pupils confident in answering questions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Further training needed in managing the behavior of a minority of pupils with specific needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring and reviewing of teaching and learning, though further challenge needed for students.
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Raddlebarn Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 415 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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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In Selly Oak, Birmingham, there is a thriving, multiracial school called Raddlebarn Primary & Nursery School. Based on the standards of the National Curriculum, we provide an enriching curriculum. The focus of the lessons and activities is on fulfilling the needs and talents of every person, which makes them fascinating and enjoyable for the kids. You can read a variety of papers in addition to this website to have a better idea of our school. All of these materials are available in hard copy upon direct request to the institution. Efficiency Tables Our most recently published Key Stage Two SATs results and performance data can be viewed on the education.gov.uk site along with additional data regarding Pupil Premium allocations/expenditure and staffing. Plan for School Improvement This lists the sectors we are expanding into and the fresh initiatives we are working on. School Regulations Regarding the curriculum, child protection, behaviour, and anti-bullying, we have a long list of policies. If you need a copy of any of our policies, feel free to contact the office or download them from this website. Please don't hesitate to contact us and ask if you can't find what you're searching for, need a print copy of a specific document, or need to meet us in person. Typically, the school office is open from 8:00 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | - | 28.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 52% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 108 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 77% 11 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 12 | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 105 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 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 | 66% 6 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 60% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Raddlebarn Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1