Parkfield Community School

A outstanding academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Parkfield Community School.

Birmingham, B83AX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
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
4 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parkfield Road
Saltley
Birmingham, B83AX
Phone
1214641131
Website
parkfield.excelsiormat.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139162
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Parkfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3AX
Website
www.parkfield.excelsiormat.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
770 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
665
Free School Meals
49.6% (330 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 105.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
665 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Succeeding together Engaging learning Ensuring equality for all Aspiring from the start

No Outsiders for a Faith Community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher James Wright welcomes visitors, describes Parkfield as a founding member of the Excelsior Multi Academy Trust, highlights facilities (Maths Academy, English Academy, library, STEM Lab, TV studio, Podcasting Suite) and the school’s UNICEF Rights Respecting Level 2 status; notes Ofsted Outstanding status in all categories as of October 2023.

Facilities

Maths Academy English Academy library computer suite two large halls CPD centre large outdoor playground allotment sports arena TV studio Podcasting Suite dedicated STEM Lab

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Writing Reading PE and Sport Science History and Geography Personal Development Gifted and Talented Music Foreign Languages Computing Art

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club is available from 8am each morning and a variety of after school clubs are available from 3.25pm until 4:30pm Monday to Thursday.

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