The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bromley Pensnett Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 4PJ |
| Phone | 01384210290 |
| Reference Number | 141979 |
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all inspection domains. The school displays a strong culture of inclusivity, ensuring that every pupil, including those from diverse backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is supported. Recent improvements in curriculum delivery and behaviour management have positively impacted student learning and well-being. Furthermore, the school's leadership is proactive in addressing areas requiring enhancement while maintaining open communication with parents and the multi-academy trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 240 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.42%
Girls: 54.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| 2 | 11 | 20 | 31 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.8% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment where all students feel welcome
- Effective behaviour management minimizing disruptions
- Strong focus on reading with daily practice and a variety of books
- Proactive leadership responding to changes and challenges
- Opportunities for personal development through roles and activities
- Steady improvements in attendance figures
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching strategies in some curriculum areas affecting achievement
- Low attainment pupils lack sufficient practice time for reading skills
- Persistently high absenteeism limiting some pupils' progress
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | -2 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
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