Lincoln Birchwood Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Larchwood Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0NL |
| Phone | 01522800971 |
| Reference Number | 120508 |
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. Students are enthusiastic about their learning and feel safe and valued within the nurturing environment fostered by the staff. The school has made significant improvements since the previous inspection, particularly in their curriculum and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Leaders show ambition for their students and have carefully designed a curriculum to meet diverse needs while promoting a broad education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 272 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.47%
Girls: 48.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 36 | 30 | 66 |
| 4 | 37 | 40 | 77 |
| 5 | 37 | 29 | 66 |
| 6 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.1% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| African | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display positive attitudes towards learning.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, and supports diverse learning needs.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, fostering a caring environment.
- Leaders have made substantial improvements in the curriculum since the last inspection.
- Staff are knowledgeable and passionate about reading, contributing to a love for literature among pupils.
- Pupils receive timely support for reading difficulties, enhancing their learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to remember previously taught content in detail.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 102 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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