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Bedlington West End Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Bedlington West End Primary School
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Bedlington West End Primary School
- Primary
- West Bedlington NE22 6EB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has introduced a new approach to teaching phonics with trained staff and regular checks to ensure pupils are 'on track'.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides an ambitious curriculum that is sequenced and progressive.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, such as history, pupils find it difficult to make links with prior learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils can build on prior learning in maths and apply phonics knowledge confidently in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk of falling behind are quickly identified to receive extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a strength, and classrooms are calm and purposeful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have ensured that the needs of pupils with SEND are identified and supported effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about relationships and consent, and how to protect themselves online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum addresses issues such as homophobic bullying, and pupils know this is never acceptable.
Parent Feedback: Parents value regular communication and say that staff are approachable and listen to concerns.
Parental Involvement: Central to the school's success are strong relationships with adults and pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of after-school clubs such as chess, guitar, and book club.
Outdoor Facilities: The school participates in local sporting tournaments and has been awarded the Gold School Games Mark.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate changes to reduce workload and support well-being, including 'live' marking.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are skilled at developing language and problem-solving skills during play.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Assessment is less developed in some foundation subjects like history and PE.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New systems for checking what pupils know are being trialed but are not yet fully developed.
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About Us
Bedlington West End Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 240 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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| 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 102 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 57% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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.
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.
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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 - 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bedlington West End Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1