Cape Primary School

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

Smethwick, B664SH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cape Hill
Smethwick, B664SH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103937
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
540 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
567
Free School Meals
45.6% (259 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Cape Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 103.0
2024 100.0 101.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
567 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence through partnership."

Try new things Work hard Concentrate Push ourselves Imagine Improve Understand others Not give up

Head Teacher's Message

The head teacher emphasizes excellence through partnership, a partnership between home and school, high standards in work, behaviour, attendance and uniform, and a curriculum that fulfils the National Curriculum; invites parents to engage and sign the Home-School Agreement.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket Dance Swimming

Facilities

Victorian-inspired entrance Main Reception Hall and Dining Room Newly converted Hall Egyptian corridor Main Hall

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 PE The Exhibition Science Relationships and Health Education Reading at Home

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club open 7:30am-8:30am; after-school club open 3:30pm-5:30pm.

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