Old Park Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Sandwell). It has about 470 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In May 2013 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Environment.
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Progress:Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is excellent and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment:Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is about average.
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Environment:Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.