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Chopwell Primary School
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Chopwell Primary School
- Primary
- Gateshead NE17 7HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children learn to read from their first day. Early reading well-taught, books matched to sounds learned.
Success of the Curriculum: Learning is well-sequenced and meets national curriculum requirements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Training needed in some areas like science for accurate delivery.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use assessment well to check understanding and address misunderstandings promptly.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils supported in class to ensure they do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils move calmly, play respectfully, and understand the importance of apologizing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are quickly identified and fully included in activities, with specialized support as needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are infrequent; staff help pupils understand the impact of their actions.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff trained to keep pupils safe, prompt action taken on concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the support that pupils receive.
Parental Involvement: Leaders support families with applications to specialist services.
Extracurricular Activities: Few clubs currently running; more extracurricular activities needed post-pandemic.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about leadership and readily take on extra responsibilities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' assessments effectively address pupil misunderstandings.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training needed in some areas to deliver the curriculum with accuracy.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers have received necessary training in areas like science.
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About Us
Chopwell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 224 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Thank you for visiting Chopwell Primary School. We sincerely hope you find our website to be helpful. It strives to provide any necessary information as well as a glimpse into life at Chopwell. My passion is giving every child a top-notch education, therefore I'm thrilled to be able to achieve that at Chopwell. It is a delight to be able to give the best to the families here after growing up in a village that is comparable to this one. I have the privilege of leading a dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers, teaching assistants and admin staff; our ethos is based around educating the whole child and we pride ourselves on the exceptional care given to our pupils. Recognizing the importance of collaborating with parents on a child's education, we have an open door policy, welcome parents and carers into school as frequently as possible, and value your input. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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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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B-
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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 | 19 | 25.8 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 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 | 63% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.28% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 3 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 100 | 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 | 80% 1 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.06% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 103 | 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 | 79% 9 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.47% | 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 | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 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 | 106 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 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 | 70% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.84% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | 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 Chopwell Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
