Gossey Lane Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gossey Lane Academy.

Birmingham, B330DS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 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
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gossey Lane
Kitts Green
Birmingham, B330DS
Phone
1214642909
Website
gosseylane.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142794
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 0DS
Website
www.gosseylane.academy
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 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
196
Free School Meals
61.7% (121 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
196 pupils
3-11

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

Acceptance Strive Pride Independent Reflective Exceptional

Gossey Lane Academy is a Rights Respecting Gold school (RRSA) with UNICEF UK; RRSA aims to embed children’s rights in school policy, practice and ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs S Amin describes Gossey Lane as an inclusive, vibrant school that places children at the heart of every decision. The curriculum focuses on developing readers and oracy, with strong PSHE and global awareness aims. The school emphasises ASPIRE values (Acceptance, Strive, Pride, Independent, Reflective, Exceptional), rights-respecting ethos (RRSA Gold), and active partnership with parents and WHMAT to prepare students for life beyond primary school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

SNAG (School Nutrition Action Group) Eco Warriors Playground Champions Rights Respecting Champion Kiva Champions Gossey Gardeners Sports Leaders Oracy Champions

Sports

Daily Mile Wheelchair sports day

Facilities

School Library Sensory Room Allotment / Gossey Gardeners allotment area

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Maestro (Cornerstones) used to deliver the National Curriculum British Values integrated across curriculum Oracy framework based on Voice 21 Reading for Pleasure emphasis and Reading is a core feature Cultural Capital and Knowledge Organisers to support progression Reading, Writing and Maths are taught daily as core subjects Knowledge Organisers for all foundation subjects and Science Local-context approach to History and Geography

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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