Victoria Park Primary
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ballot Street Smethwick West Midlands B66 3HH |
| Phone | 01215588701 |
| Reference Number | 138033 |
Victoria Park Primary has recently undergone its first inspection since becoming an academy and has been rated as good across all domains. The school offers a nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported, fostering a strong sense of community and commitment to education. Leaders have established a well-rounded curriculum with a focus on language development, and staff are dedicated to ensuring the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are met effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 641 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 53.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 2 | 47 | 40 | 87 |
| 3 | 54 | 37 | 91 |
| 4 | 49 | 35 | 84 |
| 5 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| 6 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 24.5% |
| African | 16.8% |
| Asian, Other | 15.1% |
| Indian | 13.4% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Caribbean | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White, British | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Victoria Park Primary | |
| 06 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 1998 | Full inspection |
| 23 Nov 1998 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as their 'second home'.
- Leaders and staff work as a cohesive team focused on pupil welfare.
- The curriculum is well-structured with a strong emphasis on language development.
- High priority is given to reading across the curriculum.
- Pupils with SEND are fully included and supported in lessons.
- Strong pastoral care exists with positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on curriculum implementation in some subjects.
- Formative assessment is not used consistently to address misconceptions.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 11 | 1 | ||||
| 15. My child enjoys boarding/the welfare experience. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 16. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 17. The experience of boarding/welfare helps my child’s progress and development. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 18. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 19. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 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 | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | 0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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