Muxton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Marshbrook Way Muxton Telford Shropshire TF2 8SA |
| Phone | 01952327007 |
| Reference Number | 123453 |
Muxton Primary School has shown some positive developments since its last inspection, particularly in the quality of education, where it has been rated as good. Significant efforts have been made to support pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and early reading is prioritized effectively. However, the overall effectiveness of the school is rated as requiring improvement, mainly due to inconsistent behaviour management and communication issues with parents. The school leadership is relatively new, and ongoing changes in governance have affected its ability to provide sufficient challenge to school leaders.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 408 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
| 2 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 3 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| 4 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 5 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 6 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.4% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Prioritization of early reading and phonics.
- Well-designed curriculum that enhances knowledge retention.
- Positive start for children in the early years.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for pupil behaviour.
- Low-level disruption in lessons affects learning.
- Communication between school and home is not effective.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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1.42 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
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1.57 miles |
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