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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7AP, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.4 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
237
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 48% of students meet the national expectations, placing it in the top 85% of schools across the UK. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standards is lower at 10%, the school maintains a LocaleIQ score of 50.4, indicating it performs better than over half of the schools in the area. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11, making it a compelling choice for parents.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.6%
Asian Indian26.2%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Black Caribbean4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.55783, -1.93587 · B43 7AP
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103995
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is St Margaret's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School scores 50.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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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