Dickens Heath Community Primary School

A good community school school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dickens Heath Community Primary School.

Solihull, B901NA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
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
3 July 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Three Acres Lane
Dickens Heath
Solihull, B901NA
Phone
1217338359
Website
dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133720
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, B90 1NA
Website
www.dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
470 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
463
Free School Meals
14.5% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.9 (7.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 108.0 108.0

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
463 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

"Enabling every child to be the best version of themselves"

Respect Positivity Honesty Trust Co-operation

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Dickens Heath Community Primary School. The headteacher describes the school as inclusive, ambitious, open, friendly and caring, with values of respect, trust, honesty, positivity and cooperation. The school aims to enable every child to be the best version of themselves and operates with three simple expectations: Turn up, work hard and choose kind.

Facilities

On Site Pre-School / LittleU Holiday Club FS1 Wraparound Acorns Before and After School Club Wraparound Nursery (Afternoons) Be Kind Food Pantry

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced, knowledge-led curriculum across EYFS to Year 6 with a focus on building a strong vocabulary base and long-term memory. Three drivers of the curriculum: development of character, raising aspirations, personal development including spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. REACH drivers: teaching responsibility and resilience; nurturing emotional intelligence; encouraging ambition and achievement; promoting creativity and a love of knowledge; celebrating hard work and kindness. Pedagogical approach informed by Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction, retrieval practice, working memory and cognitive load theory, and Growth Mindset culture. Read, Write Inc for phonics; Jigsaws for PSHE and RSE; knowledge organisers and a knowledge-rich curriculum that supports life-ready skills. Opportunities for enrichment including educational visits, themed days, parent workshops and guest speakers.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care available before and after school through FS1 Wraparound and Acorns Before and After School Club, including Wraparound Nursery Afternoons.

Admissions Criteria

Dickens Heath follows Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council’s admission arrangements for reception aged children. Our school follows SMBC’s admission arrangements for reception; information about admission arrangements can be obtained from the Solihull Council admissions team or website. Reception application forms are available 12 months before start. Attendance in a school nursery does not give priority for a reception place at the same school. Children living outside Solihull Borough must apply via their home council. In-year admissions should be directed to Solihull Council Admissions Team via their website.

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