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Barmston Village Primary School
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Barmston Village Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland NE38 8JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Emphasis on literacy provides the foundation for wider learning. Reading and basic operations in mathematics are strong aspects of learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum prepares pupils effectively for the next stage of their education; ambitious and broad curriculum in place.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work needed to develop pupils' problem-solving skills and ensure key knowledge is recalled over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and basic operations in mathematics are strong aspects of the learning offer.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick intervention and additional teaching when pupils do not make sufficient progress, particularly effective for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are curious, polite and friendly with warm relationships with teachers, although some need more support to regulate behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective help provided promptly; high attendance and engagement of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know adults take unkind behavior seriously and intervene effectively; school teaches online safety and healthy relationships.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School values and personal development programmes ensure pupils have the right knowledge to keep themselves safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school and appreciate its support for families.
Parental Involvement: Parents recognise and appreciate the numerous ways in which the school supports families.
Extracurricular Activities: Gardening club, environmental group 'green goblins', and musician in residence enrich the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working at the school, feel individually valued and supported, with the right training to do their job effectively.
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About Us
Barmston Village Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 213 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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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I'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of all the students, teachers, and governors of Barmston Village Primary Schools. I am extremely proud to be the Head Teacher at Barmston Village Primary and as a team we work very hard to make our school a safe, caring and child centred place for your children to thrive and achieve our school motto of Be the best that you can be. It is wonderful to have a website where we can share part of what is happening in school with you because we have wonderful students. As we strive to offer current information on life at Barmston Village Primary, we sincerely hope that you will find the website both fascinating and useful. Our website is still growing, and we still have a tonne of future goals and ideas. It has become one of our key tools for communicating with the wider community and we encourage visitors to communicate back to the school anything they would like to see on the website. Only a small sampling of what goes on in our school may be found on our website. I hope you enjoy reading the sites and find what you're looking for. I would be thrilled to meet you and have the opportunity to show you around our extraordinarily unique institution.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 53% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.03% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 103 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 102 | 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 | 63% 7 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.55% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 103 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 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 | 56% 4 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 15 | 9.7% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 52% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 9.94% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barmston Village Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1