Maidensbridge Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beachcroft Road Wall Heath Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 0HX |
| Phone | 01384818405 |
| Reference Number | 103779 |
Maidensbridge Primary is performing well overall, demonstrating a positive environment for learning and personal development. The school has managed to maintain a good standard of education since its last inspection, with a calm and supportive atmosphere that both staff and pupils enjoy. However, certain areas require additional focus to ensure all pupils achieve their potential, particularly in the foundation subjects where clarity on key knowledge is lacking.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 232 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.03%
Girls: 43.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading and mathematics with effective support for most pupils.
- Positive school environment fostering a supportive team spirit.
- Good behaviour management with effective anti-bullying strategies.
- Recognition for strong physical education provision with national awards.
- Well-established personal, social, health and economic education program.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent focus on essential knowledge in some foundation subjects.
- Some resources for reading do not align well with the main reading scheme.
- Need for additional training for staff on curriculum delivery.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | -2.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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