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William Murdoch Primary School
Antrobus Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9NT, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
640
Capacity
674
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, but parents might want to consider the limited data on other aspects of academic progress.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian25.8%
Asian Pakistani25.3%
Asian Bangladeshi13.9%
Black African11.1%
Other5.5%
White Other5.3%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
White British1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.50912, -1.93700 · B21 9NT
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103317
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is William Murdoch Primary School rated by Ofsted?
William Murdoch Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is William Murdoch Primary School a good school?
William Murdoch Primary School scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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