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Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
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Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
- Primary
- Cramlington NE23 6LW
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily sessions teaching letters and sounds are having a positive impact on reading and writing.
Success of the Curriculum: Attainment at the end of Year 2 has risen over the past three years and is typically above average.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase opportunities for pupils to develop mental calculation skills in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment is above average in English and average in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Highly effective support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good and they have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school accurately identifies the needs of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, providing highly effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say any incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly and sensitively by staff. They feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures rigorous safeguarding procedures fully meet requirements.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents and carers appreciate the good progress their children make.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers expressed their views through questionnaires, reflecting positive involvement in the school community.
Extracurricular Activities: School events such as French week provide interesting activities that students enjoy.
Outdoor Facilities: Need to increase opportunities for children in Reception Year to learn outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Strong relationships and good knowledge of individual pupils' needs are noted.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High level of mobility among staff managed effectively by headteacher.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous monitoring of lessons and tracking of pupils鈥� progress help improve teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching in mathematics has room for improvement to ensure consistent progress.
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About Us
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 329 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 84% 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 |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 12.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 105 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 84% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 4 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 88% 15 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 12 | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 2 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 73% 4 | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 4 | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below 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 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 69% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 - 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1