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Cestria Primary School
- Primary
- Durham DH3 3PZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils receive an excellent start to learning phonics in the early years
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure that pupils鈥� learning is underpinned by strong foundations in English and mathematics
Areas Needing Improvement: There remain subject areas where teachers鈥� knowledge of the subject is less well developed
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve very high standards across a range of subjects
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in their reading receive effective support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind and helpful towards one another; they behave exceptionally well
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities enables progress in their reading
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders take the rare incidents of bullying seriously and ensure pupil safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work with the local authority to check and enhance safeguarding arrangements
Parent Feedback: Parents who made their views known are very happy with the quality of education that their children receive
Parental Involvement: New online systems are helping parents to support their children鈥檚 learning at home
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide variety of clubs, trips, and residential experiences
Teacher Engagement: Teachers encourage high standards of writing across the school
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have enabled pupils to achieve consistently high standards over time
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers鈥� knowledge of the subject is less well developed
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Cestria Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 407 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 88% 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 |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 99 | 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 | 88% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 7.35% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 108 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 96 | 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 | 90% 3 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 2 | 10.1% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 107 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 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 | 87% 1 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 2 | 10.1% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 109 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 93 | 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 | 88% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 8.42% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cestria Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1