Great Bridge Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Mount Street
Great Bridge
Great Bridge Junior & Infant School
Tipton
West Midlands
DY4 7DE
Phone 01215571526
Reference Number 103915

Great Bridge Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, nurturing a caring and inclusive atmosphere where pupils thrive. The school fosters strong relationships between staff and students, reinforcing its commitment to their well-being and academic success. With a focus on high standards and an ambitious curriculum, including dedicated support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school effectively facilitates independent learning and confidence among its pupils. However, concerns regarding persistent absenteeism persist, particularly among disadvantaged and SEND students, which could hinder their educational attainment. While Great Bridge has established effective routines and well-structured educational support, there are still areas needing improvement. Specifically, some teachers are not consistently assessing pupils' understanding. This gap may prevent timely intervention for students who struggle, impacting their learning progress. The leadership's ongoing focus on ensuring strong attendance and refining instructional strategies is crucial for enhancing overall educational outcomes.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 459
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.93%
Girls: 52.07%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 35.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 46.8%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29.9

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 26 34 60
2 26 34 60
3 29 33 62
4 32 28 60
5 25 34 59
6 32 26 58

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 36.4%
Indian 17.9%
Asian, Other 12.6%
White, Other 8.9%
Mixed, Other 5.7%
Pakistani 5.7%
African 4.4%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.5%
Caribbean 1.1%
White & Asian 0.2%
White & Black (African) 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 08 May 2024
Date Report
08 May 2024 School inspection
04 Dec 2018 Short inspection
30 Jan 2014 Full inspection:
30 May 2012 Full inspection:
04 Dec 2008 Full inspection:
28 Feb 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Caring and inclusive school environment
  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils
  • Ambitious curriculum designed for all learners, including those with SEND
  • High expectations for behavior and learning
  • Effective support systems for early reading and phonics
  • Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles
  • Positive staff well-being and collaborative culture

Areas for Improvement

  • High rates of persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
  • Inconsistent checking of pupils' knowledge and understanding in lessons

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 11%

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 106
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 -0.6
Writing 0.8
Maths -0.8

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 21 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 2 0

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