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Beeches Junior School
Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.3 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students. Overall, it ranks better than 62% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (128 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.7%
Asian Indian12.5%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Mixed Other6.7%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
Black Caribbean5.8%
Black African5.6%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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52.54061, -1.90783 · B42 2PY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103163
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.beechesjnr.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beeches Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Beeches Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2013.
Is Beeches Junior School a good school?
Beeches Junior School scores 62.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Beeches Junior School?
Based on 128 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beeches Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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