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Biddick Hall Junior School
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Biddick Hall Junior School
- Primary
- South Tyneside NE34 9SP
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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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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan lively lessons and regularly mark work.
Success of the Curriculum: Raised profile of reading, enthusiasm for books.
Success of the Curriculum: Highly ambitious curriculum with exceptional outcomes; knowledge mapped precisely, regular checks, and adjustments made.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need systematic teaching of letters and sounds for better progress in reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards slightly higher in mathematics and writing than in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Progress is checked more often; steps are taken to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, take pride in their work, and have good social skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain well above national averages in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behaviour in older years, focused learning environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens rarely and is dealt with promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding systems, close partnership with parents, and average attendance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the range of activities and good communication.
Parental Involvement: Close partnership to encourage good attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities to take part in outdoor adventure weekends.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of character-building opportunities like 鈥楪roove and Glow鈥�.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know exactly what they want their pupils to learn.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is improving rapidly; pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are told precisely how well they are doing and what to improve.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers motivate pupils well, using modern technology effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Needs accurately identified; independent learning encouraged with tailored support.
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About Us
Biddick Hall Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 228 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 90% 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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to create an inclusive learning community that puts people first. A community that recognises, celebrates, and honours the worth and accomplishments of each individual in a dynamic, creative, and supportive environment To become an inspiring, reliable, and responsible citizen with the abilities, knowledge, and understanding necessary for the future, we want to develop the full person. We want to create a culture of industry and purpose at Biddick Hall Junior School so that our students will feel safe, content, and excited to learn. Our goal is to promote and foster good social and personal values. We think that children's education should be enriching. We want to expose them to a diversity of instructional techniques and offer them a wide choice of resources. Within the parameters of the National Curriculum, we seek to offer both spiritual guidance and a comprehensive, balanced, and pertinent curriculum. Our goal is to assist and prepare our kids for secondary education. We have the highest aspirations and think that everyone of our children is unique. Regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, social group, or disability, we strive to treat everyone equally. We want to foster a friendly, inviting environment at school.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 109 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 97 | 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 | 90% | 61.43% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.05% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well Above 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 | 109 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 93 | 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 | 95% | 60.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 32% 2 | 11.17% | 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 | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 108 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 98 | 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 | 95% 18 | 62.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% 19 | 11.24% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 77% | 59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.34% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Biddick Hall Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1