William Murdoch Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Antrobus Road Handsworth Birmingham West Midlands B21 9NT |
| Phone | 01215540999 |
| Reference Number | 103317 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 634 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.1%
Girls: 48.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 74.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| 2 | 53 | 37 | 90 |
| 3 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 4 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
| 5 | 51 | 38 | 89 |
| 6 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 25.9% |
| Indian | 25.4% |
| African | 10.9% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Caribbean | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White, British | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-12-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 5.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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Rookery School
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0.16 miles |
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Grove School
Dawson Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9HB |
0.28 miles |
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Hamilton School
Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8AH |
0.33 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Avenue Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8ED |
0.47 miles |
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Sandwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8NH |
0.52 miles |
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Oasis Academy Boulton
Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE |
0.53 miles |
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James Watt Primary School
Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE |
0.64 miles |
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2RW |
0.75 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Piers Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX |
0.77 miles |
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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
3-11 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9SN |
0.78 miles |
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Welford Primary School
Welford Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2BL |
0.79 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Butlers Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2NY |
0.8 miles |
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Benson Community School
Benson Road, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5TD |
0.81 miles |
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Benson Community School
Benson Road, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5TD |
0.81 miles |
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Grestone Academy
Grestone Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1ND |
0.91 miles |
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Wattville Primary School
Wattville Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0DP |
0.92 miles |
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Wattville Primary School
Wattville Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0DP |
0.93 miles |
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Robert Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3RT |
1 miles |
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Cherry Orchard Primary School
Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2LB |
1.01 miles |
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Oasis Academy Foundry
Foundry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 4LP |
1.04 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9ET |
0.34 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2HL |
0.48 miles |
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Holyhead School
Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0HN |
0.49 miles |
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Myles Academy
Unit 7, 3B Business Village, Alexandra Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0PD |
0.65 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth School
Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9AR |
0.73 miles |
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St John Wall Catholic School
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH |
0.78 miles |
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Windsor Olympus Academy
Perrott Street, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4LX |
0.78 miles |
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V.A.S.E Academy
Park Lane, Birmingham, B21 8LE |
1.11 miles |
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Mayfield School
Heathfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1HJ |
1.16 miles |
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Future First Independent School
Hockley Port, All Saints Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7RL |
1.24 miles |
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Sandwell Academy
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1.3 miles |
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Hamstead Hall Academy
Craythorne Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1HL |
1.48 miles |
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Nishkam High School
Great King Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2LF |
1.55 miles |
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Holte School
Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2EP |
1.6 miles |
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Birmingham Independent College
Albert Hall, Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 5NU |
1.72 miles |
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Broadway Academy
The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3DP |
1.76 miles |
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Sandwell Valley School
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1.77 miles |
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BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ |
1.83 miles |
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Newbury Independent School
Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf, 435 Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7SS |
1.85 miles |
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Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
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1.87 miles |