Lodge Farm Primary School

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About Lodge Farm Primary School


Name Lodge Farm Primary School
Website http://www.lodgefarmprimary.co.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Mrs Rebecca Craine
Address Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BU
Phone Number 01902928900
Phase Academy
Type Academy sponsor led
Age Range 2-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 411
Local Authority Walsall
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher, well supported by leaders and staff, has transformed the school since it became an academy in 2016.

Considerable improvement is evident in all areas, including behaviour, teaching and outcomes. SHINE Academies has been instrumental in improving the school. Its board of trustees provides excellent support and strong challenge to leaders.

However, the local governing body (LGB) currently lacks sufficient expertise to carry out its delegated role. Leaders and trustees have planned and put in place a curriculum which contributes exceptionally well to pupils' personal development. Pupils benefit from many and varied opportunit...ies, both in lessons and at other times.

Teaching is consistently effective in all years. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan activities which interest and engage pupils and help them to learn. Occasionally, teachers do not provide sufficiently challenging work for the most able pupils.

Pupils behave well in class and around the school. They are courteous and polite. They have good attitudes to learning and are keen to do their best.

Relationships are excellent throughout the school. Pupils trust their teachers and other adults. Teachers are quick to help pupils improve their work.

However, at times, teachers do not address pupils' incorrect use of grammar, punctuation and spelling as well as they should. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Consequently, attendance is improving, although it remains below the national average for primary schools.

Pupils are making good progress in all subjects and all years. They attain well in the early years, key stage 1 and lower key stage 2. Attainment is improving in Years 5 and 6 because of the strong teaching which has been in place in recent years.

The early years foundation stage is well led. Teaching is effective, the curriculum is well planned and children make good progress as a result. Staff provide a wide range of high-quality support for pupils and their families, especially when they need extra help.

Consequently, pupils feel safe and are well cared for. Parents and carers appreciate all that the school does for them. Occasionally, leaders do not evaluate the impact of their work as effectively as they could.

Information about this school

Lodge Farm is larger than the average-sized primary school. It converted to be an academy, sponsored by Northwood Park Educational Trust, in April 2016. Northwood Park Educational Trust changed its name to SHINE Academies in May 2018.

According to its scheme of delegation, SHINE Academies' board of trustees has responsibility for the school's ethos, values and strategic direction. The school's LGB has responsibility for day-to-day matters, including standards, the curriculum and admissions. SHINE Academies' CEO sits on the school's LGB.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is much higher than the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is well above average. An average proportion of pupils speak English as an additional language.


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