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Penns Primary School
Berwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1BS, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.3 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school stands out, achieving 84% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 73.3 indicates it performs better than 73% of other schools, suggesting a strong overall environment for learning. However, the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 6%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2012Older 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%. | 84% | Top 7% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.2%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Mixed Other6.2%
Asian Indian5.2%
Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Asian Other2.4%
Black African2.4%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.53295, -1.81649 · B72 1BS
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103356
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pennsji.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Penns Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Penns Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2012.
Is Penns Primary School a good school?
Penns Primary School scores 73.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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