Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

A outstanding foundation school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harvills Hawthorn Primary School.

West Bromwich, B700NG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 May 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wolseley Road
Hill Top
West Bromwich, B700NG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131591
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wolseley Road, Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0NG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Wednesday Learning Community Trust
Capacity
506 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
459
Free School Meals
32.7% (150 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
459 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

"I Believe I can Fly"

Respect Love Inclusiveness Responsibility Quality

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Harvills Hawthorn Primary School. At Harvills Hawthorn we provide a rich and inclusive learning environment where every child is supported to be the very best they can be. Our aim is to prepare all of our children for the next stage of their lives so they can contribute positively to their community. We are proud of our broad and ambitious curriculum that challenges and excites children while meeting their individual needs. Our curriculum is carefully designed to build knowledge and skills progressively, ensuring children develop secure understanding and are prepared for future learning. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, clubs and visits that significantly enhance children’s learning experiences. Ofsted February 2025 recognised the quality of our education as Good, with Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Early Years Provision all rated Outstanding. These outcomes reflect our whole-school commitment to high standards, inclusiveness and nurturing the whole child. At Harvills Hawthorn, every child is valued and included. We strive to create a culture of respect, love, inclusiveness, responsibility and quality that underpins all we do. We are dedicated to helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally so they can thrive both in school and beyond. Best wishes Miss J Sheen Headteacher

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Art Club Karate Football League Multi-skills Science Club Forest School Brass lessons Lunchtime/after-school clubs (general)

Sports

Football Netball Karate

Facilities

Foundation Stage All Day Nursery (Limited Places) Imagination Room Children's Library KS1 Playground Before and After School Clubs KS1 & KS2 Classroom Areas Dance Studio Nurture Room Large KS2 Playground Hall & Stage for Performing Arts

Curriculum Highlights

English (reading, including the discrete teaching of phonics) writing, speaking and listening Mathematics Science Computing Geography History Art Design & Technology Physical Education (P.E.) Religious Education (R.E.) Modern Foreign Language (French in KS2) Music (including lessons taught by specialist teachers) Personal, Social, Health Education (P.S.H.E.) including Relationships and Health Education (R.H.E) Values Life Skills Enrichment including visits, residentials, visitors, experiential learning, Harvills 101, school clubs, community links Forest School EYFS Development Matters (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Clubs

SEND Provision

{Nurture (EYFS & KS1 or KS2); Therapeutic Mentoring; Drama Therapy; Family Therapy}

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