Raddlebarn Primary School

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

Birmingham, B297TD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
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
7 October 2014
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
Gristhorpe Road
Birmingham, B297TD
Phone
1214720062
Website
raddlebarn.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103246
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gristhorpe Road, Birmingham, B29 7TD
Website
www.raddlebarn.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
470 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
415
Free School Meals
23.5% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 103.0 104.0

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
415 pupils
3-11

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

"Success for All"

Resilience Self-confidence Respect Creativity Curiosity Responsibility Partnership with parents Inclusion Success for All

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Netball Tag Rugby Rounders Tennis Golf

Facilities

Original building dating back to 1905 Three buildings (KS1, KS2 and Nursery added in 2014) Two school halls and a separate dining area Library Computer suite Music room Community room Breakout spaces Offices School house School kitchen New awnings and a conservatory Outdoor learning spaces for KS1/KS2 with seating, climbing wall, wetpour area and gym equipment Garden area with greenhouse, potting benches, mini allotment, bird feeders/bird houses, story circle with fire pit

Curriculum Highlights

Arts and music focus including a pupil orchestra and school choirs Outdoor learning and garden projects with dedicated spaces and resources Enterprise and community engagement activities with social and fundraising projects Intergenerational projects and international links enriching learning Partnerships with theatres (The REP and The Hippodrome) and visits to venues such as Symphony Hall Residentials and educational visits to broaden the curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care extending the school day

SEND Provision

Raddlebarn is an inclusive school with an Inclusion and Pastoral Leader coordinating SEND provision. It follows the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’ graduated approach, uses provision mapping, interventions and progress tracking, works with the Inclusion team and external health/services agencies, and may involve EHCP considerations; staff receive SEND-related training and parents are kept informed throughout the process.

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