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Swallowfield Pre-School
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Swallowfield Pre-School
- Secondary
- Birmingham B31 4BP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff make accurate assessments of children鈥檚 progress and use these successfully to plan next steps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Children behave well and develop positive social skills, forming friendships and strong bonds with staff.
Qualifications and Training: A team of eight staff work with the children, six hold recognized early years qualifications.
Current Educational Practices: Staff implement ideas from training to engage children in learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Focus on staff development is not precise enough to build the quality of teaching and children鈥檚 outcomes to the highest level.
Opportunities for Involvement: Partnerships with parents are strong, involving them in children's learning and development effectively.
Communication: Staff and parents share information consistently and work closely together.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly complimentary about the staff and the support they provide.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The manager reflects on the quality of teaching and provision well, using information from tracking and monitoring children鈥檚 progress.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Manager leads effectively but needs to develop a sharper focus on staff development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are vigilant in completing daily safety checks and consider the security of the premises carefully.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding issues and maintain a secure environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Children benefit from a well-equipped and interesting learning environment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional funding is used effectively to support children鈥檚 individual needs.
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About Us
Swallowfield Pre-School is a Secondary, Girls school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 748 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Generations of families from nearby communities have benefited from the instructional, social, and community components of Swallowfield Pre-School since it opened more than 35 years ago. With a spacious indoor space, a designated messy play area, our own garden, access to the surrounding open green areas, and a playground, our school, which is based at Swallowfield Parish Hall, provides a warm and friendly learning environment. Learn more about who we are.
We are a part of the Early Years Alliance, a nationwide group that supports and provides guidance to child care facilities for children under the age of five.
We adhere to the Government's Early Years Curriculum and are registered with OFSTED Early Years, who inspects us frequently.
We are a recognised charity that depends on the help, kindness, and zeal of the parents, employees, and the neighbourhood to flourish.
Being so involved as a parent has been wonderful. My kids are so happy in pre-school. I have enjoyed serving on the Committee and assisting with events.
Term began on Monday, April 25. Half-term: May 30 through June 3. The 20th of July is the last day of class.
Although there are now openings for September 2022, there is strong demand, so apply as soon as you can to ensure your child a spot.
To learn more about enrolling at Swallowfield Pre-School, please contact us.
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We are a part of the Early Years Alliance, a nationwide group that supports and provides guidance to child care facilities for children under the age of five.
We adhere to the Government's Early Years Curriculum and are registered with OFSTED Early Years, who inspects us frequently.
We are a recognised charity that depends on the help, kindness, and zeal of the parents, employees, and the neighbourhood to flourish.
Being so involved as a parent has been wonderful. My kids are so happy in pre-school. I have enjoyed serving on the Committee and assisting with events.
Term began on Monday, April 25. Half-term: May 30 through June 3. The 20th of July is the last day of class.
Although there are now openings for September 2022, there is strong demand, so apply as soon as you can to ensure your child a spot.
To learn more about enrolling at Swallowfield Pre-School, please contact us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B
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B-
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B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 5.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swallowfield Pre-School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1