Grendon Primary School

A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Grendon Primary School.

Birmingham, B144RB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 April 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grendon Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham, B144RB
Phone
1214742460
Website
grendon.bham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103205
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Grendon Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 4RB
Website
http://www.grendon.bham.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
390 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
365
Free School Meals
53.7% (196 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
365 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Can"

We Can ethos Respect Equality Independence Resilience Communication

Head Teacher's Message

Grendon is a good and improving school with a strong We Can ethos; emphasises both pastoral and academic curricula; welcomes visits and partnership with families to ensure pupils are happy, healthy and ready to learn.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Junior Journalists Grendon’s Got Talent Story Craft Paper Craft Debating Podcasting Art Club Balanceability Book Club Dance Club Edu Drama Outdoor Club French Club German Club Active Club (Y2) Sports Club (Y1/2) Sports Club (Y3/4) Sports Club (Y5/6) Orchestra Basketball Club (Y5/6) Choir (KS2) Grendon’s Got Talent

Sports

Sports Club (Y1/2) Sports Club (Y3/4) Sports Club (Y5/6) Basketball Club (Y5/6) Football Skills

Facilities

Three playgrounds Sports field Stage Meadow Football cage Tyre park Climbing wall Pergolas Waiting shelter Pond Vegetable garden Greenhouse Outside reading area Grendon Garden

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Cupcake diagram showing how ethos, vision and aims are brought to life with Grendon Goals Grendon Goals Pastoral Curriculum Academic Curriculum Enrichment

SEND Provision

Universal and targeted SEND support, including Speech and Language Therapy, ELSA, Talk Boost, X-Code, Pupil and School Support, Educational Psychologist, Visual Support Service, CAT team, Physical Difficulties Team, Behaviour Support Service, School Nursing Team, EHCP assessments, and SEND Support Provision Plans (SSPP). Details of policy, plans and provision are available on the SEND page; external agencies may be involved as part of SEND provision.

Admissions Criteria

Children are admitted in September at the start of the academic year in which they will reach five years of age, or later if their parents wish.

Financial Information

School dinners available for £2.60 per day.

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