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Amble First School
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Amble First School
- Primary
- Amble by the Sea NE65 0ND
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are taught well with consistent approaches and high-quality staff training.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum holds pupils' interest; pupils perform well in statutory tests.
Areas Needing Improvement: Plans for art, design, and computing need greater detail and better sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do as well or better than others nationally in statutory tests.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality staff training and phonics workshops support pupil reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy school; bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some SEND pupils struggle with reading; need better-matched books.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; strong systems are in place for safety and welfare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding; detailed logs and quick response to concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe staff as 'amazing' and 'approachable'; they recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents have many opportunities to be involved through 'drop-in' days and workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Trips, clubs, and visitors excite pupils鈥� interests, such as 鈥榩arliament day鈥�.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to local beaches, churches, and libraries are part of the school curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive high-quality, subject-specific training, improving their confidence.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' subject knowledge and confidence have developed well, leading to hard-working pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders offer staff high-quality training, and subject leaders support teachers effectively.
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Amble First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 117 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 25.8 | 11.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Amble First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
