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The Oval School
Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8JG, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
645
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in achieving 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 10% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able students. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, which suggests a need for ongoing engagement with families to enhance the overall experience.
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Last inspected: 20 June 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★3.4
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School has high expectations
73%
Behaviour is good
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
My child makes good progress
63%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani42.0%
White British17.1%
Asian Other8.5%
Other6.8%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
White Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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52.48025, -1.79600 · B33 8JG
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143087
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theoval.drbignitemat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oval School rated by Ofsted?
The Oval School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2013.
Is The Oval School a good school?
The Oval School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 The Oval School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Oval School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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