Lower Farm Primary School

A good community school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lower Farm Primary School.

Walsall, WS33QH Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 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
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
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
4 December 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Bakewell Close
Bloxwich
Walsall, WS33QH
Phone
1922710479
Website
lowerfarmprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104169
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bakewell Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3QH
Website
www.lowerfarmprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
482 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
465
Free School Meals
33.3% (155 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
465 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Happiness Tolerance Reflection Friendship Honesty Co-operation Respect

Lower Farm Primary is non-denominational and seeks to educate its pupils in the aspects of the Christian religion, whilst respecting and recognising a variety of other religions which may be practised by our pupils and their families.

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Headteacher S J K Rawlins highlighting a nurturing, inclusive, and happy school environment with strong pastoral support, on-site Nurture House, SEN provision including a specially resourced cabin, partnership with parents, Dojo communication, and a Restorative Approach to behaviour.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Before & After School Club

Sports

Netball Athletics Swimming Dodgeball Gymnastics Dance Football (Girls)

Facilities

AstroTurf Performing Arts Hall Forest School Nurture House Specially Resourced Cabin

Curriculum Highlights

New National Curriculum introduced in 2014; aims to develop democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs; National Curriculum used to provide essential knowledge for educated citizens; subject leaders use the National Curriculum to create long-term plans; Mathematics uses a mastery approach; English includes weekly SPaG, dictation and writing lessons with high-quality texts; Phonics delivered via Essential Letters and Sounds with daily teaching; Reading emphasises a reading spine and consistent reading practice; Early Years follows Development Matters with NCETM Maths and ELS phonics; Forest School and extensive outdoor learning; On-site nurture provision; SEN provision including a specially resourced cabin; sustained shared thinking in EYFS.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound is offered for our 2 and 3 year old pupils from 8:45-3:20pm with lunchtime options.

SEND Provision

SEN provision includes specially resourced cabin opened in 2022 to support Reception and Year 1 with moderate communication and interaction and cognition and learning needs; staff plan using adapted Essential Letters and Sounds; Visual Timelines, choice boards, Makaton, Now and Next Boards, PECS and ALD boards; staff trained in Attention Autism; life skills sessions; meetings with SENCo; on-site nurture and a range of targeted interventions (Numbers Stacks, Words First, Precision teaching, Colourful Semantics, Talk Boost, Lego Therapy, ELSA, Nurture, Emotion Coaching, Speech and Language with Walsall NHS service and Chatterboxes).

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions allow 3-hour sessions (AM 8:45–11:45 or PM 12:35–3:35); Reception starts in September; admissions preference is given to: brother or sister already in attendance, relevant medical and social factors, and proximity of home address to the school.

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