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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics have improved with comprehensive strategies in place
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is effective and motivates different groups of pupils well
Areas Needing Improvement: Variation remains between and within year groups; boys’ progress needs consistency
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils make strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behavior is good, with clear conduct expectations
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with low starting points need better progress in writing and mathematics
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate support for pupils with complex special educational needs; less complex needs require attention
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant and pupils look out for one another
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development; no bullying incidents reported
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make high expectations clear and challenge most able pupils effectively
Impact on Student Progress: Strong progress among disadvantaged pupils and those with complex needs
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Accurate teaching assessments; staff adapt teaching if progress is lacking
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variable teaching quality; lower-attaining pupils need consistent key skill checks
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Short Heath Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 300 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 74% 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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B-
Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 7-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.3 25.8 20.5
Proficient Math 104 108 99
Proficient Read 106 109 101
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 98 97
Reading 106 99 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 74% 56.36% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 5.69% 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 0.6 Average
Writing 1.1 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 104 1 98 96
Reading 104 3 97 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% 5 58% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.75% 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 0.3 Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths -0.5 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 97 94
Reading 107 3 98 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% 22 57.79% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 5 5.6% 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 2.4 Above Average
Writing -1 Below Average
Maths 0.5 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 95 93
Reading 104 95 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 49% 51.33% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 4.54% 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 1.2 Above Average
Writing 1.9 Above Average
Maths -0.5 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Short Heath Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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