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The Dales School
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The Dales School
- Primary
- Blyth NE24 4RE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders are refining teaching, assessment and tracking to better support all pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Developed a creative curriculum encompassing all aspects of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need for the most able pupils to make the academic progress they are capable of.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff develop effective individual pupil learning plans to enhance academic performance.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely adaptations to planning and improvement ensure focus on excellent pupil outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Confidence, communication skills, and love of learning are evident among pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders' skills in SEN are shared with other schools, and teaching staff receive regular high-quality training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with detailed high-quality records kept.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Close partnerships with professionals ensure pupils' needs are met effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the hard work and dedication of the school staff.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and appreciate professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and learning continue to have an outstanding impact on achievement over time.
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About Us
The Dales School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 193 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -12 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.2 | 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 | 91 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 0% | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -5.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well 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 | - | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.2 | Well 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 | - | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.6 | Well Below 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 - 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Dales School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1