Moorlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Winchester Road West Bromwich West Midlands B71 2NZ |
| Phone | 01215560352 |
| Reference Number | 103908 |
Moorlands Primary is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas. The supportive and family-like atmosphere is appreciated by both pupils and parents, who feel their children are safe and well cared for. The school's leadership has ambitious goals, implementing a redesigned curriculum aimed at effectively preparing pupils for secondary education. While the majority of teachers have embraced this new approach, some inconsistencies remain in subject delivery and assessment practices, which the school is actively working to address. This is the first routine inspection since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effects have been considered in the evaluation process.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.26%
Girls: 50.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 6 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.6% |
| Indian | 12.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| 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 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Supportive and friendly atmosphere appreciated by pupils and parents
- Ambitious curriculum designed to prepare pupils for secondary education
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Strong emphasis on pupils' well-being and safety
- Effective communication with parents, especially during COVID-19 lockdowns
- Development of diverse skills through various after-school clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation across subjects
- Assessment procedures not fully embedded or utilized consistently
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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