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North Walsall Primary Academy
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North Walsall Primary Academy
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- Walsall WS2 7BH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is secure; pupils use knowledge to read unfamiliar words successfully.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured a broad and balanced curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Strong focus on early language, phonics, and vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: Structured effectively, particularly strong in music.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils are not sufficiently challenged across several subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment needs better use for accurate learning picture.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers use assessments to plan lessons helping pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and show positive attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading is prioritized; maths reasoning improved.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality extra support ensures progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour, polite and respectful students.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make stronger progress in maths than in reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities make good progress due to early identification and intervention.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-supported through carefully adapted curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are confident in talking to 'safeguarding superheroes' about any issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Physical and emotional health are promoted effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding and open culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well-cared-for.
Parent Feedback: Parents reported their children are happy and staff are approachable.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in their child鈥檚 learning, contributing to learning journeys.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate high-quality education.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of sports activities during PE, lunchtime, and after-school clubs.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of well-attended clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons to help pupils catch up in different subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Most teaching is good, having an impact particularly in phonics and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders make regular checks on teaching quality and provide targeted training.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders reduce staff workload effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching facilitates strong progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Tasks for the most able pupils are sometimes too easy, affecting their progress.
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About Us
North Walsall Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 236 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 23.4 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 52% | 56.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 97 9 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 6 | 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 | 25% 25 | 58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.3 | 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 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 9 | 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 | 50% 17 | 57.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.7 | Well 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 | 102 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 97 | 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 | 33% | 51.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Walsall Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1