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Bells Farm Primary School
Bells Farm Close, Druids Heath, Birmingham B14 5QP
Bells Farm Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Birmingham). It has about 200 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In February 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Finances.
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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 is above average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is above average.
Attainment: Above average. 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.)
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is excellent and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
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