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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B29 6NU
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is creative and promotes outstanding spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development throughout the school.
Foundational Skills: The teaching of foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics is stronger in English than mathematics, with boys' achievement in mathematics being greater than girls'.
Areas Needing Improvement: The impact of initiatives in mathematics is not yet sufficiently consistent in stimulating pupils’ confidence and application of numeracy skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Good targeted intervention work ensures that specific individuals make at least expected progress, with many making good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional; they contribute significantly to creating a positive learning ethos.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading and writing is well developed, especially in English. Mathematics achievement is improving over time.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All pupils feel very safe and stated that bullying was very rare and dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' contribution to promoting their positive learning ethos is exceptional, showcasing their mature attitudes and outstanding social development.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers agree that teaching is good, supporting pupils' high achievement over time.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers of children in Reception Year, Years 1 and 2 regularly contribute to the curriculum by reading alongside their children weekly.
Extracurricular Activities: The school has very strong enrichment activities, especially in sports, including a wide range of trips and residential visits.
Outdoor Facilities: The 'forest school' promotes pupils’ social skills and learning across the curriculum successfully.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge, which generally matches individual needs and abilities well.
Impact on Student Progress: The planning was structured exceptionally well, accelerating skills and confidence in mathematics and other areas.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' marking is inconsistent, and sometimes lacks specific guidance to improve pupils' performance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school introduced a ‘Steps’ approach enabling pupils to know their level of attainment, although its full effectiveness is not yet measured.
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About Us
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 408 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 72% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | - | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 72% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 109 | 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% 3 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 7 | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 109 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 80% 13 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 3 | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 93% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
