Old Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Park Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9LX |
| Phone | 01215262669 |
| Reference Number | 103909 |
Old Park Primary School is performing exceptionally well, maintaining its 'Outstanding' rating across all areas during this inspection. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils demonstrating positive attitudes and extraordinary support for each other. Leaders have built an ambitious culture that caters effectively for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who flourish academic and socially. The curriculum is rich, engaging, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of all students, resulting in consistently high achievement and exceptional personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 465 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.46%
Girls: 50.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 2 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 3 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 6 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.3% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong pupil advocacy and positive attitudes toward learning.
- High levels of engagement in reading and literacy.
- Outstanding leadership and management practices.
- Exceptional early years provision that facilitates a love for learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
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 | ||
| 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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 54 | 19 |
Previous Years
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