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Barnes Junior School
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- Sunderland SR4 7QF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils鈥� reading skills have improved significantly
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum sparks imagination and fires interest in learning
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work is needed to allow subject leaders to assess and track progress in subjects other than English and mathematics
Performance in Maths & Reading: Substantial improvements in pupils鈥� achievement in most year groups, but differences remain between maths and reading
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support for disadvantaged pupils is provided and evaluated regularly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is mostly of a high standard; they are polite, caring and considerate
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed and accurate tracking systems ensure strong progress in their learning
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Positive and caring ethos with special anti-bullying ambassadors on duty every day
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is highly effective; policies and training are thorough and up to date
Parent Feedback: Responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire for parents are considered
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through community activities and feedback mechanisms
Extracurricular Activities: Imaginative use of places of significant interest in the local community
Outdoor Facilities: Playtimes are harmonious with games led by 鈥榶oung leaders'
Teacher Engagement: Teachers work collaboratively to address issues that arise
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment are accelerating progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Close monitoring of teaching by school leaders
Teaching Staff Challenges: Differences still exist between achievements of disadvantaged pupils and others nationally with the same starting points
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About Us
Barnes Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 349 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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We appreciate you taking the time to look around our website and learn more about Barnes Junior School. Our accomplishments throughout the previous academic year make us tremendously proud, and we have great expectations for continued success in 2019鈥�20. This year we are excited to be part of the Primary Writing Project, with a big emphasis on talk for writing and also being part of the Great North Maths Hub research team as we develop the Maths Mastery approach. As a 3 form entry Junior school, we prepare our children for the next step towards secondary education, ensuring that we balance the rigours of basic skills with a creative approach to learning and lots of exciting learning opportunities. We are a fully inclusive school, and we strive to ensure that every learner, regardless of their starting points, reaches their potential. Our website, which chronicles the everyday Barnes experience, is updated frequently. We would be happy to show you around if you want to learn more. Please do not hesitate to call me at 0191 5535968 or Mrs. A. Maddison, the school business manager.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 61% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 104 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 62% 11 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | 104 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 73% 5 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 7 | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above 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 | 107 | 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 | 68% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnes Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1