Handsworth Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Handsworth Avenue Highams Park London E4 9PJ |
| Phone | 02085275991 |
| Reference Number | 103059 |
Handsworth Primary School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe, valued, and welcome. High expectations from leaders contribute to positive outcomes for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Strong relationships among staff and pupils promote effective learning environments, and the curriculum is broad and well-sequenced, preparing students for their future education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 449 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.78%
Girls: 51.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.4% |
| White, Other | 11.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.9% |
| White & Asian | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.5% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.9% |
| Irish | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos with pupils feeling welcome and valued
- High expectations from leaders support good achievement for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum matching national standards
- High priority placed on reading and phonics instruction
- Skillful management of pupil behaviour ensuring calm classrooms
- Opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills
- Governors provide effective support and challenge to leadership
Areas for Improvement
- A few subjects lack secure knowledge retention over time
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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