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Canning Street Primary School
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Canning Street Primary School
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8PA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics has improved but needs further refinement for consistency and appropriate book matching.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum review aimed to widen pupils' horizons and enhance knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Refinements in phonics teaching and improved home reading book alignment needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stages 1 and 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Smaller support groups for pupils needing to catch up quickly in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour exemplary in lessons and at playtime with rare incidents of bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: New leaders identified key priorities for SEN development and are driving improvements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with effective procedures and understanding by staff and governors.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Friendly atmosphere with staff making learning fun and a family support team assisting vulnerable pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents find the school supportive, particularly with reading, evident in 'Stay and read' sessions.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in reading support and enjoy school-run activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers model reading well and parents support pupils' reading outside school.
Impact on Student Progress: Reading and writing skills developing well with initiatives to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular testing and moderation with other schools sharpen accuracy of assessments.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Support for new teaching staff strengthens teaching quality.
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About Us
Canning Street Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 474 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 50% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.79% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 101 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 7 | 99 | 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 | 45% 27 | 59.68% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.93% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 99 | 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% 17 | 62.73% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 3 | 7.75% | 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 | 5.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 6 | Well 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 | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 88 | 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 | 55% | 48.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.3% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | Above 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Canning Street Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
