Corngreaves Academy

A good academy converter school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Corngreaves Academy.

Cradley Heath, B646EZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
8 February 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
Plant Street
Cradley Heath, B646EZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139742
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Plant Street, Cradley Heath, B64 6EZ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
224 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
31.0% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
210 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we learn to succeed"

Relationships Learning Success

The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian roots and is fully inclusive and respectful of students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Joanne Robinson expresses pride in leading a dedicated team, high aspirations for excellence, and a partnership with parents and the local community; education with character threaded throughout the life of the school.

Facilities

Large school hall On-site kitchen with fresh meals prepared daily Large field School library Cradley Heath Library (local) Classrooms equipped with iPads and laptops

Curriculum Highlights

PSHE (via Jigsaw) programme for Personal, Social, Health and Education Careers education embedded through the Skills Builder initiative and termly Ambition Days Broad National Curriculum subjects including English, Phonics, Maths, Science, Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, PE, PSHE & RSHE, RE Co-curricular opportunities in artistic, creative, performance, sporting and debating

Admissions Criteria

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council handles admissions. The school admits pupils from the age of 4 years. The school can admit up to 30 pupils in any one year group. The school runs a Pre-School and has its own admissions policy based on age.

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