St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Frankley Beeches Road Northfield Birmingham West Midlands B31 5AB |
| Phone | 01214642364 |
| Reference Number | 141815 |
St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School is performing well and is regarded as a good school overall. The school fosters a caring environment where staff value each pupil as an individual, which is reflected in the positive relationships and respectful behavior observed among students. The curriculum is well-designed, emphasizing knowledge acquisition and cultural learning, contributing to the academic and social potential of each pupil. However, there are identified areas for improvement, particularly in the consistency of teachers using assessment strategies effectively to gauge student understanding and the need for leaders to leverage available data to more efficiently address issues regarding attendance and behavior.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 446 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.55%
Girls: 50.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 3 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 4 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 5 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 6 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.4% |
| African | 12.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 7.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 06 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jul 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupils' personal development and well-being.
- Effective phonics program that helps most pupils become fluent readers by Year 1.
- Pupils engage positively and participate in various community roles and activities.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies by teachers.
- Leaders do not analyze pupil behavior and development data effectively to identify and address emerging issues.
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. | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 13 | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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