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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Solihull B90 4AY
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Foundational Skills: Pupils quickly learn phonics and foundational skills through engaging lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: High expectations ensure pupils' learning builds on prior knowledge, aiding deep understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to better adapt curriculum delivery for SEND pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across key subjects with teachers revisiting prior lessons to strengthen understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display mature, confident behaviours and exemplary attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Overall support is effective but needs refinement in pacing and clarity.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, knowing adults will address any worries.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich personal development opportunities include eco-council, Mini Vinnies, and more.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive regular professional development, contributing to a collaborative culture.
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About Us
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 450 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 16.4 | 27.2 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 107 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.87% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1