Rookery School

A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rookery School.

Birmingham, B219PY Ofsted: Good 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
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
21 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Rookery Road
Handsworth
Birmingham, B219PY
Phone
1214644221
Website
rookeryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137168
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9PY
Website
www.rookeryschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ROOKERY SCHOOL
Capacity
420 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
471
Free School Meals
50.6% (238 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

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
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
471 pupils
3-11

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

Respect Resilience Responsibility Excellence Inspiration Determination Equality Courage Friendship

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive community. We believe that in promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and celebration of those with different faiths and beliefs our children will take their place as successful citizens.

Head Teacher's Message

The children at Rookery are at the heart of this community. At Rookery we value our learning community where everyone is empowered to grow and develop in order to be the best that they can be.

Facilities

ASC Resource Base (Autistic Spectrum Condition Resource Base)

Curriculum Highlights

Maths uses a CPA (Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract) approach to help pupils understand mathematics. Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; a systematic phonics programme and Read Write Inc are used to ensure fluent readers by the end of Key Stage 1. Languages contribute to oracy and literacy development and cultural understanding. The curriculum is bespoke, broad and balanced, with each theme matched to a high quality text and a focus on reading. Design Technology is inspiring, rigorous and practical, with emphasis on solving real-world problems. Music education is valued and supported by specialist and peripatetic teachers; every child in Key Stage Two learns to play an instrument (guitar, cello, steel pans, violin). Physical Education aims to inspire all children to succeed in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities, including opportunities to compete and develop character. Science curriculum is ambitious and progressive, with core knowledge broken down and revisited through retrieval practice. History and Geography encourage understanding of how the past influences the present and exploring other cultures. Computing education aims to develop computational thinking and creativity in using technology.

SEND Provision

Rookery has an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Resource Base with 17 places. The Resource base is supported by a head of base who is one of two teachers, a HLTA – family support worker, learning mentor and 3 teaching assistants; we also have a part time speech and language therapist. Teaching and activities in the RB are designed to support reintegration into mainstream; children attending the resource base have access to a range of extra-curricular activities including horse riding, forest schools and music lessons.

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