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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
- Primary
- Solihull B90 2BT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught very well, resulting in high outcomes at the end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make very good progress across the curriculum, with outcomes above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Address minor inconsistencies in the way staff respond to misconceptions.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes are above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Progress of pupils is tightly tracked to ensure no pupil is left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are immaculately turned out and their behaviour is exemplary.
Support for SEND Pupils: Funding for SEN and disabilities is used well, with specific needs met quickly, resulting in very good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The safeguarding of pupils and their health and well-being are priorities, making pupils feel safe and secure.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff show strong vigilance to ensure the safety of pupils, implementing recommendations promptly.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school, expressing pride and gratitude.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of extracurricular activities such as choir, art and craft, dance, mathematics and literature club is offered.
Outdoor Facilities: The development of the outdoor area has further enhanced provision in early years.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge, frequently modeling vocabulary and challenging pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: School’s ongoing professional development for all staff ensures a positive impact on pupils' outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training and guidance from subject leaders have improved teaching quality, particularly in English, mathematics, and science.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Very occasionally, misconceptions are not addressed quickly enough, losing opportunities to secure greater understanding.
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About Us
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 242 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 27.2 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 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 | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 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 | 65% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 9.87% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| 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 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 93 | 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 | 63% 6 | 62.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 13.55% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | 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 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 92 | 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% | 60.88% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.44% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 91 | 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 | 69% | 58.22% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.94% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Local authority ratio 18 : 1