Benson Community School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Benson Road Hockley Birmingham West Midlands B18 5TD |
| Phone | 01215544913 |
| Reference Number | 103362 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 398 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.75%
Girls: 49.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 68.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 21 | 53 |
| 2 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 3 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| 4 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 29.9% |
| African | 12.3% |
| Caribbean | 10.3% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| White, British | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| > Quality of education | Inadequate |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Inadequate |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-01-19 | 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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 98 | 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 | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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.
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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.
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Benson Community School
Benson Road, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5TD |
0 miles |
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0.31 miles |
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0.35 miles |
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0.38 miles |
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Oasis Academy Boulton
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0.4 miles |
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0.51 miles |
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0.63 miles |
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Flexible Learning School
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0.65 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Nursery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1PH |
0.7 miles |
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Summerfield Primary School
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0.73 miles |
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Orion School
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0.75 miles |
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Brookfields Primary School
2 Hingeston Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6PU |
0.78 miles |
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St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
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0.81 miles |
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0.81 miles |
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Hamilton School
Hamilton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8AH |
0.83 miles |
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Anglesey Primary School
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0.86 miles |
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Barford Primary School
Barford Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EF |
0.95 miles |
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Rookery School
Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9PY |
0.97 miles |
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2RW |
1.04 miles |
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Future First Independent School
Hockley Port, All Saints Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7RL |
0.43 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth School
Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9AR |
0.45 miles |
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Windsor Olympus Academy
Perrott Street, Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 4LX |
0.46 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
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0.48 miles |
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Myles Academy
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0.6 miles |
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Holyhead School
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0.83 miles |
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Nishkam High School
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1 miles |
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BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
46-48 Stour Street, Birmingham, B18 7AJ |
1.02 miles |
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Mayfield School
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1.04 miles |
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
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1.12 miles |
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Jewellery Quarter Academy
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1.15 miles |
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Arc Oakbridge School
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1.24 miles |
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Holte School
Wheeler Street, Lozells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2EP |
1.25 miles |
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City United Academy (CUA)
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1.37 miles |
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Birmingham Independent College
Albert Hall, Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 5NU |
1.46 miles |
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Newbury Independent School
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1.47 miles |
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St John Wall Catholic School
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH |
1.52 miles |
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St Paul's School for Girls
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1.6 miles |
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V.A.S.E Academy
Park Lane, Birmingham, B21 8LE |
1.65 miles |
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Shireland Collegiate Academy
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1.71 miles |