Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Birmingham). It has about 180 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In July 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attendance.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all above average.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low.
Attainment:About average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.