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Barndale House School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Barndale House School
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Barndale House School
- All-through
- Alnwick NE66 1DQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have developed learning pathways to meet SEND needs, supporting pupils to fulfil their potential.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well across the school day and demonstrate an increased ability to regulate their own behaviour.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Adults support pupils effectively to access each aspect of the curriculum, helping them regulate behaviour and progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy working here, feel listened to, and there is a strong sense of teamwork across the staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers show correct subject knowledge; however, some assessments are not closely linked to intended knowledge and skills.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: There have been significant changes to leadership and some teaching staff, but staff are well-supported to develop their interests.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions and find performance information about the school.
Communication with Parents: The school ensures communication about pupils鈥� progress through regular reports and online applications.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views were considered positively during the inspection process.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders use feedback from parents, pupils, and inspectors to address conflicts and improve the school.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have ensured a broad and ambitious curriculum and individualised learning pathways.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and there鈥檚 an open and positive culture around safety.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils behave well and feel safe with supportive adults around them.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare and safety effectively with a patient and careful approach.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have opportunities like Duke of Edinburgh's Awards and local facility visits.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The school ensures that extracurricular activities complement academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Local businesses and attractions used to develop understanding of the world of work.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders use local businesses and attractions to develop pupils鈥� understanding of the world of work.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils prepare for next steps in learning with wide-ranging curriculum and work experiences.
Support for SEND: Learning pathways meet the special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.
Subjects Offered: Mathematics and history are prioritized; subjects like phonics are taught consistently across all levels.
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Barndale House School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 69 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.9 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 96 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | - | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 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 | 0% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 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 | -10.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.8 | Well 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 | - | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 81 | 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 | - | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.53% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 79 | 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 | - | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.38% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 68 | 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 | - | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 4.81% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barndale House School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
