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West Park Primary School
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- Wolverhampton WV1 4BE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high profile across the school. Pupils apply their phonics skills well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned the curriculum well, reflecting pupils’ experiences.
Foundational Skills: The curriculum prioritizes language development; however, opportunities to extend children's language should be maximized.
Success of the Curriculum: Most published outcomes are at least in line with national averages, indicating successful learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' progress in one or two subjects is not checked rigorously enough.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure good practice shared across subjects for consistently high standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Carefully selected training for staff and interventions for pupils have been put in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, articulate, polite, and well-behaved.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong reading comprehension and consistent mathematics teaching lead to well-achieved pupil outcomes.
Support for Falling Behind: Close monitoring and effective interventions help pupils meet age-appropriate reading levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils meet high behaviour standards and demonstrate impressive self-management.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, pupils' attainment and progress in reading and mathematics dipped but standards are rising.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make strong progress from their starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access a broad curriculum with identified needs and appropriate lesson adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens rarely; if it does, adults stop it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Support for pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong curriculum helps pupils learn to keep safe, with effective pastoral support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Attendance is better than national averages, showing a positive culture around attendance and pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents value highly the support the school provides for pupils and families.
Parental Involvement: The school’s work to engage parents and carers is exemplary.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school going 'above and beyond' for their children.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports competitions, is offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy a residential trip to an outdoor education centre.
Teacher Engagement: All staff benefit from a wide range of professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants have received training to support pupils’ language development more effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong and they provide prompt and effective verbal feedback.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued with manageable workload pressures.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver strong curriculum instruction with notable pupil achievements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders robustly hold themselves accountable for teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Less able pupils do not always have access to the practical equipment they need to succeed in mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Variation in lesson implementation yet to meet high standards across all subjects.
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About Us
West Park Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 293 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 59% 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 |
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 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 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 | 59% | 59.16% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.7% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 | 106 5 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 95 | 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% 25 | 59.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 16 | 8.91% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 | 101 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 95 | 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 | 56% 21 | 59.52% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 5 | 8.05% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above 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 | 104 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 77% | 52.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.71% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1