Bearwood Primary School

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

Smethwick, B664HB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
27 March 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Bearwood Road
Smethwick, B664HB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103933
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4HB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
498 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
462
Free School Meals
45.2% (209 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
462 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opening Up a World of Opportunities"

Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect and tolerance

Bearwood Primary School recognises the multi-cultural and multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and promotes British Values through PSHE and RE, with visits to places of worship and a diverse curriculum that includes all major religions.

Facilities

Calthorpe Haven (Forest School area behind Bearwood Chapel) Forest School activities PE sessions Sports Days Annual family picnic area

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design & Technology English Geography History maths Music PSHE Physical Education Religious Education Science Spanish

SEND Provision

This SEND Information Report forms part of the Local Offer for Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). The school provides high quality first teaching and caters for a diverse range of needs across four categories: Cognition and Learning; Speech, Language and Communication; Physical Disabilities/Medical; Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties. Pupils are identified early through screening (e.g., Wellcomm, YARC, Boxall), pupil progress meetings, and a graduated response, with Individual Provision Plans (IPP) or specialised programmes, and input from the SENCo and outside agencies as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Bearwood Primary School is a two-form entry school with 60 places available in each year group. Reception and In-Year Admissions are dealt with by the Local Authority. Applications for nursery places should be made directly to the school office.

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