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Amberley Primary School
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Amberley Primary School
- Primary
- North Tyneside NE12 6SQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Well-structured and effective teaching of phonics from early years ensures strong phonics knowledge by end of Year 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a rich curriculum contributing to high standards and strong personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some work by leaders is not yet fully embedded, particularly in mathematics problem-solving and reasoning.
Support for Falling Behind: Small-group sessions effectively help pupils 'keep up' rather than 'catch up'.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and are respectful, polite, and courteous.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils make good progress across subjects, but middle-attaining pupils鈥� progress in 2018 was too weak in mathematics and reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are well met with well-tailored support, ensuring good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff address bullying, and there is a positive culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� physical and emotional well-being is a high priority, with trained staff providing additional support as needed.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents believe their children are happy and feel safe in school.
Parental Involvement: Useful information for parents communicates curriculum topics and helps them support their child鈥檚 learning beyond school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in a wide range of healthy activities such as the 鈥榙aily mile鈥� and participate in competitive sports.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan and deliver work which matches pupils鈥� needs and interests effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Over time, teaching has resulted in pupils achieving high standards in a range of subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly monitor the quality of teaching and provide relevant training for continuous improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Interim arrangements in English subject leadership and areas of practice not fully embedded.
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About Us
Amberley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 408 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a creative, vibrant school which works using the key principles of nurturing, innovation and aspiration to inform all we do. We are proud of our broad and rich curriculum which we review annually to best meet the needs of our learners, making the most of the culture and heritage on our doorstep and seeking to reflect important global issues such as climate change. As such, we are the only North Tyneside school to have our own wind turbine, generating electricity for school use. We have high expectations for our students, as I'm sure you would anticipate, and they take pride in their accomplishments. Amberley's learning community is robust and supportive because to the collaboration of the faculty, students, families, and governors. We all care deeply about Amberley and work hard to make it the best it can be. Please follow us on Twitter @AMBERLEYPRIMARY to learn more about our great school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 54.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 13 | 58.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 9 | 9.23% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 6 | 60.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 5 | 8.2% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.3% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Amberley Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1