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Archibald First School
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Archibald First School
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1EB
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The vibrant curriculum, combined with teachers鈥� very systematic teaching of basic skills, underpins pupils鈥� rapid learning in reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a very well-rounded education for all its pupils, so they develop spiritually, culturally, morally, and socially as well as academically.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further refine the quality of teaching by continuing to share the very best practice and extending the best marking and feedback strategies.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards by the end of Year 2 are consistently well above average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick action is taken if any pupil falls behind, with effective support from teachers and teaching assistants.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they are polite, caring, and have a strong sense of right and wrong.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs, make excellent progress due to regular checks on progress and effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are extremely well cared for, feel very safe at school, and contribute to a safe environment through their conduct.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There are robust systems ensuring safety, and pupils show high levels of understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents are pleased with the progress their children are making and appreciate the way the school is led and managed.
Parental Involvement: Parents are very closely involved in their children鈥檚 development at school, contributing to the school鈥檚 success.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of physical and sporting activities and practical activities which bring learning to life.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants plan in close partnership to ensure that all pupils' learning needs are effectively met.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� strong subject knowledge and high expectations lead to detailed and thoughtful responses from pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Although staff have opportunities to observe outstanding teaching, this could occur more frequently for sharing best practice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly visit classrooms and check pupils鈥� books, ensuring a very accurate understanding of the impact of teaching on learning.
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Archibald First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 334 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding 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 | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 21.3 |
| 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 - 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 Archibald First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1