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St Giles Church of England Primary School
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St Giles Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Walsall WV13 2ER
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Children in early years make solid progress in reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy exploring complex reading material and show determination.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised; phonics well taught, helping pupils read fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn useful content in all subjects; planning helps build new learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Most-able pupils need more challenges to reach higher standards.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more rigorous checks on teaching effectiveness.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils read with fluency and confidence, showing eagerness to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use improved skills to explain reasoning clearly in math.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick support if pupils risk falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is exemplary; positive learning attitudes noted.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inconsistent teaching leads to variable pupil progress in maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions in place but not ensuring enough progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations with personalized learning plans, strong progress in reading, writing, and social skills.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged and SEND pupils progress well with tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; pupils feel safe and understand bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure vulnerable pupils are well supported and attend more regularly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; trusted adults available.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes pupil welfare effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide free-text feedback, considered by Ofsted.
Teacher Engagement: New teachers are supported with professional development, improving teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers develop skills; secure subject knowledge growing.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching quality impacts pupil progress in some lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many new teachers, requiring support and development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and improvement plans in place, but inconsistency remains.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Not rigorous enough in checking learning effectiveness.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of lunchtime/after-school activities enrich experiences.
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About Us
St Giles Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 455 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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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Together, with love, we will create a joyful and supportive environment where everyone will "learn to love and love to learn," achieving exceptional progress via a rich and imaginative curriculum.
We will celebrate and appreciate the richness of our community via our steadfast Christian ethos.
The following basic values serve as a foundation for our vision and Christian ethos.
Our commitment to the "Rights of the Child" will be reflected in the school's mission statement, which will be supported by our vision, motto, and values (UNCRC).
Ensure that agape is at the core of what we do by working in conjunction with our community.
explain the genuine meaning of forgiveness and reconciliation while developing a caring attitude toward one another and healthy mental and physical health.
Create a PSHE and RSE curriculum that places equity and inclusion at the core and prepares students for the opportunities and difficulties of modern Britain.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family on behalf of the staff and governors at St. Giles C.E. Primary and our new school website.
The staff at St. Giles are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels appreciated and safe, where ideas may bloom, and where students can reach their greatest potential.
We hope to instil in all children a love of learning as well as respect and concern for one another through the provision of a well-structured and engaging curriculum and the promotion of good behaviour through our Christian ethos.
We want to make sure that your kid succeeds at St. Giles C.E. Primary and feels secure, happy, and successful.
We want our students' stay at our school to be a positive experience that enhances what they already know and can do while also preparing them for a lifetime of learning.
We place a high priority on the collaboration between the family, school, and church and urge all parents to get involved in their children's education.
Contact the school office if you'd like any paper copies of the information on our website.
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We will celebrate and appreciate the richness of our community via our steadfast Christian ethos.
The following basic values serve as a foundation for our vision and Christian ethos.
Our commitment to the "Rights of the Child" will be reflected in the school's mission statement, which will be supported by our vision, motto, and values (UNCRC).
Ensure that agape is at the core of what we do by working in conjunction with our community.
explain the genuine meaning of forgiveness and reconciliation while developing a caring attitude toward one another and healthy mental and physical health.
Create a PSHE and RSE curriculum that places equity and inclusion at the core and prepares students for the opportunities and difficulties of modern Britain.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family on behalf of the staff and governors at St. Giles C.E. Primary and our new school website.
The staff at St. Giles are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels appreciated and safe, where ideas may bloom, and where students can reach their greatest potential.
We hope to instil in all children a love of learning as well as respect and concern for one another through the provision of a well-structured and engaging curriculum and the promotion of good behaviour through our Christian ethos.
We want to make sure that your kid succeeds at St. Giles C.E. Primary and feels secure, happy, and successful.
We want our students' stay at our school to be a positive experience that enhances what they already know and can do while also preparing them for a lifetime of learning.
We place a high priority on the collaboration between the family, school, and church and urge all parents to get involved in their children's education.
Contact the school office if you'd like any paper copies of the information on our website.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 25.8 | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 109 | 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 | 75% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above 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 | 107 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 70% 1 | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 7 | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 104 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 69% 5 | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 9 | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 64% | 51.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Giles Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1