Watling Street Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Watling Street Brownhills Walsall West Midlands WS8 7LW |
| Phone | 01543452320 |
| Reference Number | 104202 |
Watling Street Primary School has transitioned to a 'Good' rating after previously being classified as 'Outstanding' over a decade ago. This marked the school's first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with the previous inspection being exempted from regular review for a significant period. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils demonstrate strong pride in their community and exhibit positive attitudes towards their learning. The leadership team maintains high expectations for both staff and students, contributing to a conducive learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 238 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.36%
Girls: 46.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | 22 | 7 | 29 |
| 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, 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 | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils take pride in their school and community.
- High expectations contribute to positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Successful curriculum revisions have resulted in an ambitious educational program.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with initiatives promoting a love of literature.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack effective phonics teaching skills, leading to inconsistencies.
- Teachers do not always check pupil knowledge thoroughly, resulting in gaps in understanding.
- Some subject leaders are still developing their skills in evaluating and improving their subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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