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Princethorpe Junior School
Princethorpe Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5QB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.4 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an impressive 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 71.4, outperforming 71% of schools. However, only 5% of students reached a higher standard in their assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.7%
Black African11.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.0%
Other7.1%
White Other2.9%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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52.43633, -1.96905 · B29 5QB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN146817
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Princethorpe Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Princethorpe Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Princethorpe Junior School a good school?
Princethorpe Junior School scores 71.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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