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Berwick Middle School
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Berwick Middle School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1LA
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress during their time in the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' attitudes to learning and each other are typically very positive.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Polite pupils, mixed views on bullying
Academic Progress: Curriculum improved but needs work for better sequencing
Qualifications and Training: Staff have embraced opportunities to develop their teaching skills.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers value opportunities to work together and reflect jointly on their teaching.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development valued by staff
Current Educational Practices: Recall activities help with previous learning
Strengths and Challenges: Staff supported well, opportunities for practice improvement
Strengths and Challenges: The large majority of teaching is of good quality, although a small minority is not consistently good.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage via 'Parent View' and in the life of the school.
Communication: The school communicates well with parents about attendance and students' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents confirm that students feel safe and behave well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive
Communication: Effective communication through Ofsted Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with teachers' efforts
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders gather evidence to address performance gaps and improve teaching quality.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have risen to challenge and rapidly improved the effectiveness of teaching.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvements in curriculum, reading prioritized
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Efforts in addressing bullying and disrespect
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students say bullying is rare and well-handled. The school takes a firm stance on prejudice-based bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel safe and attendance reflects enjoyment of school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding measures in place with community engagement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Need confidence in handling bullying
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a rich range of learning activities beyond the classroom.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students enjoy varied activities which support their educational development.
Extracurricular Offerings: All pupils attend at least one extracurricular activity
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils' active participation noted
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special needs make good progress with extra support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils included and supported well
Preparation for Sixth Form: Lost learning addressed before high school
Subjects Offered: Deep dives in English, mathematics, design, and art
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About Us
Berwick Middle School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 325 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All community members are encouraged to learn and develop at the school. It aims to uphold dependable connections and establish ties with people in the neighbourhood as well as farther afield in the international community. It works to holistically develop each person and get them ready for the future by promoting creativity, promoting advancement, and rewarding constructive contributions. We shall continue to uphold the established values, high standards, and expectations of good citizenship.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 16 | 12.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 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 | 103 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 54% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 107 3 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 72% 24 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 8 | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 2 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 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 | 48% 13 | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 106 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 61% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Berwick Middle School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
