Ball Green Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitfield Road Ball Green Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 8AJ |
| Phone | 01782378771 |
| Reference Number | 124020 |
Ball Green Primary has shown notable progress since its last inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires improvement' to 'Good'. The school fosters a supportive and respectful environment where pupils are encouraged to excel academically and personally. With strong leadership and a clear commitment to developing pupils' literacy and overall well-being, it prepares children well for future challenges. The priority placed on reading and the effective support for special educational needs contribute positively to the students' experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 345 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.14%
Girls: 49.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 5 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 6 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80% |
| African | 7% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a positive learning environment.
- High aspirations from leaders promote hard work among pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND ensures good progress.
- Focus on reading and language development enhances literacy skills.
- Pupils engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject leader training affects curriculum implementation.
- Some pupils experience wasted learning time in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
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 | 100 |
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 | -2.3 | ||
| Writing | -4.4 | ||
| Maths | -3.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Burnwood Primary Academy
Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7LP |
0.56 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Academy
Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ |
0.71 miles |
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Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD |
0.8 miles |
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Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Norton Lane, Norton-in-the-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8BZ |
1.09 miles |
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Smallthorne Primary Academy
Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PR |
1.25 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary Academy
Sunnyside Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6ED |
1.32 miles |
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St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
St Anne's Vale, Brown Edge, St Annes Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8TA |
1.48 miles |
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Jackfield Infant School
Jackfield Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1ET |
1.48 miles |
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New Ford Academy
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PY |
1.51 miles |
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Moorpark Junior School
Park Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1EL |
1.56 miles |
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The Valiant School
May Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1EL |
1.59 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Queen's Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE |
1.59 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Carr Street, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4SP |
1.63 miles |
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Greenways Primary Academy
Nursery Avenue, Stockton Brook, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9NY |
1.75 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
1.79 miles |
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The Oaks
Phoenix House, Scotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6FF |
1.81 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Mobberley Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5RN |
1.88 miles |
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Milton Primary Academy
Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AF |
1.94 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5DE |
2 miles |
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Summerbank Primary Academy
Summerbank Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5HA |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
1.13 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
1.17 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
1.25 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
1.3 miles |
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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
1.73 miles |
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Sporting Stars Academy
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
1.84 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
1.94 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
2 miles |
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Spruce House School
114 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HD |
2.04 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
2.09 miles |
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North Road Academy
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP |
2.1 miles |
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Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
2.19 miles |
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Birches Head Academy
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DD |
2.21 miles |
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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
2.44 miles |
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Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
2.73 miles |
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Manor Abbey School
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG |
2.99 miles |
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Aurora Hanley School
Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PQ |
3.11 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
3.13 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
Porthill Lodge, High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ |
3.2 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP |
3.34 miles |