Victoria Park Primary

A good academy converter school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Victoria Park Primary.

Smethwick, B663HH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 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
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
6 December 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Ballot Street
Smethwick, B663HH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138033
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ballot Street, Smethwick, B66 3HH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
630 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
651
Free School Meals
37.8% (246 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

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 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Victoria Park Primary
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 103.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
651 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Supporting children, families and colleagues to be the 'best we can be'."

Facilities

Nursery Reception

Wraparound Care

wraparound childcare available from 7:30am—6:00 pm.

Admissions Criteria

We are currently accepting places in our Nursery and our Reception.

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