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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stanway Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1RP, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
232
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 82%, this primary school demonstrates a solid level of community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and its KS2 results show only 42% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with no students achieving the higher standard. While it ranks in the top 91% nationally for expected outcomes, there is room for growth in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School keeps me informed
79%
Good range of subjects
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.9%
Asian Indian32.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.3%
Black Caribbean6.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other2.2%
Asian Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.53311, -1.98815 · B71 1RP
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103989
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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