Brandhall Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brennand Road Oldbury West Midlands B68 0SH |
| Phone | 01214225336 |
| Reference Number | 103976 |
Brandhall Primary School continues to demonstrate a good performance as a supportive and engaging community for its pupils. The school has made significant strides in ensuring strong attendance and fostering an enjoyable learning environment, aided by enthusiastic teaching staff and a variety of enrichment opportunities. However, there are identified areas for improvement, particularly in the sequencing of learning in certain subjects and in supporting some pupils struggling with reading effectively to accelerate their progress. This is the first ungraded inspection since the school was last judged to be good in January 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 436 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.62%
Girls: 51.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 6 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.7% |
| Indian | 8.7% |
| African | 7.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 5% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy a positive school atmosphere.
- Effective behavior management strategies lead to rare incidents of poor behavior.
- Strong engagement in reading supported by diverse resources and parental workshops.
- Rigorous support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leadership fosters a culture of ambition and continuous improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the sequence of learning is unclear, impacting pupil progress.
- Some pupils struggle with reading and lack sufficient support to catch up.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 109 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 5 |
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