Fibbersley Park Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fibbersley Park Academy.

Willenhall, WV133BB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Noose Lane
Willenhall, WV133BB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143417
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Noose Lane, Willenhall, WV13 3BB
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
654
Free School Meals
37.6% (246 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
654 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Unity Integrity Courage Curiosity Excellence

Curriculum Highlights

Our Victoria Academies Trust curriculum is broad, balanced and meaningful. Five key drivers for the curriculum: Knowledge and experiences; Personal wellbeing and social responsibility; Curiosity and inquisitiveness; Challenge and ambition; Inclusivity and representation. Knowledge-rich, spiralling and interleaved learning with cross-curricular connections; emphasis on building blocks of learning in all subjects; flexible, personalised approaches for some learners (including supports for sensory processing differences); outdoor learning including forest schools; a specialist Music teacher working across Key Stages; commitment to challenging Gifted and Talented pupils. The curriculum includes core subject focus (English, Maths, Science, PE) with emphasis on basic skills (reading, writing, arithmetic) and a broad range of subjects. Inclusion of outdoor education and opportunities to engage with local communities and experiences (e.g., forest schools, horticulture, animal-based therapy).

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; 6 O'clock Club (Extended Services)

SEND Provision

Fibbersley Park Academy has the Dyslexia Friendly School status and aims to meet the needs of each pupil; The SEN policy is available; The SEN Co-ordinator is Mrs Flemings and can be contacted via the school office; The school works closely with Educational Psychologists, Health Service and Learning Support Service to support SEN assessments; Safeguarding and SEND-related information is available on the school website.

Admissions Criteria

PAN for Reception is 90. Admission criteria (in order): 1 Looked After Children; 2 Children with an older sibling already attending the school; 3 Children requiring a place on medical or social grounds (with supporting documentation); 4 Children attending Fibbersley Park Nursery and following admissions procedures; 5 Children living closest to the school (straight-line distance). Policy notes also cover admission for twins/multiples, EHCPs naming the school, mid-year admissions via Walsall Council, and 30 Hour Nursery funding.

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