Busill Jones Primary School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Busill Jones Primary School.

Walsall, WS32QF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
31.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 37.0%
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
12 March 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
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
Ashley Road
Bloxwich
Walsall, WS32QF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146785
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Ashley Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2QF
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHINE ACADEMIES
Capacity
315 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
256
Free School Meals
50.4% (129 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
37.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 100.0
2023 98.0 97.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
256 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

"Be Positive, Be Respectful, Be Your Best"

Be Positive Be Respectful Be Your Best

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Nicola Bayliss; the school presents itself as a community-focused school with a broad curriculum, supportive staff and engaging facilities designed to help pupils excel.

Facilities

Spacious classrooms Fantastic outside spaces to learn and play Well stocked libraries Sensory room Reading sheds Outdoor classroom Outdoor firepit

SEND Provision

Busill Jones Primary uses a graduated approach to identify needs. Most children will have their SEN met through Quality First Teaching. Where identified, provision includes SEN and EHC plan processes, in-class support, small group work, 1:1 support at times, involvement of outside agencies, and regular reviews of provision and outcomes.

Admissions Criteria

The school accepts admissions from all those entitled to an education under British law and follows policies intended to guarantee equality of opportunity, with no discrimination based on faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status.

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