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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1US
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching is high-quality and pupils apply their skills well to decode words.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a rich curriculum that provides interesting and relevant opportunities.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work is required to ensure the most able pupils make stronger progress in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are high in reading and mathematics, but more work needed in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Standardised timetables enable regular interventions and effective catch-up sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is a vibrant, happy place with above-average attendance reflecting positive attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND funding is used effectively, ensuring good support for both welfare and academic needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils say they feel safe and trust the adults in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training, and the site is well looked after and kept safe.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents feel the school is well led and would recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: The early years staff encourage regular communication with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports coaches run a range of clubs; participation rates are high.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are motivated, committed to improvement, and benefit from high-quality professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and outcomes have rapidly improved in key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� assessment is increasingly accurate, verified externally.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes, learning opportunities and resources do not match children's needs, affecting progress.
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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 170 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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 | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| 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 - 29th Aug 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1