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Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
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Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
- Primary
- Cramlington NE23 1RQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is highly effective, with accurate modeling by teachers and assistants.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress throughout the school due to strong leadership and effective teaching.
Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with a clear phonics approach.
Areas Needing Improvement: At times, teaching is not planned precisely enough to challenge the most able pupils in all year groups and subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Increased ambition and consistency in geography curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Implementation is early; not all pupils benefit fully.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, pupils' attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics was above the provisional national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND are effectively supported to help them make good progress towards individual targets.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and when moving around the school, understanding that some pupils may need help.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support provided for those who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; incidents of bullying are rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Academic standards have declined; improvement needed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders have a clear understanding of individual pupils鈥� needs and ensure appropriate and effective support for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive detailed support plans and succeed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring all arrangements are in place and staff are vigilant.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Records are meticulous, and high-quality training ensures staff have an excellent understanding of their role in keeping children safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare, effective staff response.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders focus on pupil independence and safety online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school, proud of its reputation, and commend its care and progress for their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils speak positively about their roles as digital helpers, sports leaders, and school council members.
Teacher Engagement: Strong investment in staff development has created a highly effective team admired by pupils and parents alike.
Impact on Student Progress: Year-on-year improvements in teaching have led to good pupil progress in most curriculum areas.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent staffing changes have not slowed improvements due to strong leadership and commitment to excellence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching and learning are most effective when activities are pitched at the correct level for all students.
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About Us
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 295 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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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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 | - | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 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 | 100 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 48% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.7 | Well Below 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 1 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 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 | 79% 8 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 71% 8 | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 9 | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | 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 | 106 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 79% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1