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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Birmingham B30 1LZ
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Based on the inspection date: 09 November 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is now a whole-school priority with trained staff teaching phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a well-ordered curriculum but teachers' insecure subject knowledge affects its delivery.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need better subject knowledge to address misconceptions and higher expectations for students’ work quality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have fallen behind in reading due to late identification of additional needs, particularly in younger pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders now accurately identify most children with special educational needs ensuring they receive necessary resources.
Behaviour and Attitudes: At times, low expectations lead to disengagement and disruption among pupils, affecting learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leadership improvements mean accurate identification and better support for most pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and staff are trusted to address concerns. Safety workshops educate pupils on safety in various settings.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about safe online and community behavior and know how to raise concerns with trusted adults.
Parental Involvement: Effective communication between home and school helps children settle quickly in early years.
Parent Feedback: Parents express mixed views; positive about recent behavior management improvements but concerned about low academic expectations.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs including art, choir, French, and photography, as well as trips like visiting the Symphony Orchestra.
Outdoor Facilities: Year 6 pupils participate in annual residential to Snowdonia National Park.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers supported by leaders to improve dealing with pupil disengagement and disruption.
Impact on Student Progress: Insecure subject knowledge in some teachers impacts pupil progress and quality of work produced.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need better subject knowledge for effective teaching and addressing misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most leaders are not confident in checking and assessing what pupils know and remember.
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About Us
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Francis Church of England Primary and Nursery School is pleased to welcome you. We are a warm, welcoming, and compassionate institution. We think that when children and adults feel content, safe, and appreciated, they do more. Since we are a family school, there is a strong sense of community here. The kids constantly have great things to say about their school and are quite proud of it. We want the kids to enjoy learning, and we have high standards for their academic success, as well as their creative, emotional, and social growth. The success of the school is fundamentally based on its Christian character, and we have strong ties to St. Francis Church. The relationships our kids form at St. Francis are of the highest calibre, and because of the nurturing, care, direction, support, and encouragement they receive there, they leave us as confident people prepared to take on the next stage of their education. We are actively building our website and intend to provide more helpful content during the coming term. Please contact the office if you are a new family thinking about applying for a spot and would want to visit the school to see us in action. We would be pleased to welcome you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 23.9 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 109 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| 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 | 107 | 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 | 10% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 102 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 60% 21 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 9 | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 81% | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 19 : 1