Joseph Turner Primary School

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

Tipton, DY40RN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Powis Avenue
Tipton, DY40RN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103970
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Powis Avenue, Tipton, DY4 0RN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 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
450
Free School Meals
48.6% (219 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
450 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

"Eager to Learn, Proud to Achieve!"

Head Teacher's Message

I am extremely proud to be the Head Teacher of Joseph Turner Primary School. We strongly believe that children and their families are at the heart of everything we do.

Facilities

MUGA (Multi Use Games Arena) Early Years Foundation Stage playground Outdoor areas (as shown in School Tour)

Curriculum Highlights

Focus on developing children's vocabulary across all subjects to ensure that whatever path pupils take they will have the words to express themselves and fulfil their true potential.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club available; opening hours from 7:00am to 6:30pm (11.5 hours per day, 57.5 hours per week); includes provision to cater for breakfast and after-school care.

SEND Provision

SENCo led SEND provision with named staff; SEND Policy and SEND Information Report available on the website; details of SEND provision can be found under the school’s SEND section.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery places are offered; all other applications are directed to Sandwell Local Authority Admissions Team; the school follows Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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