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Darras Hall Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Darras Hall Primary School
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Darras Hall Primary School
- Primary
- Ponteland NE20 9DS
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: In the early years, children gain the phonic and mathematical knowledge they need.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has established a broad and ambitious curriculum that provides pupils with a deep body of knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sometimes adults do not develop children鈥檚 language with enough rigour and precision.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The school prioritises reading and provides frequent and timely support for pupils who need extra help with reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who need extra help with reading get it straight away.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes are exemplary; they learn without disruption and are attentive and focused.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school identifies SEND pupils' needs well and provides specific support so they can thrive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' physical and mental health effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback about the school's involvement in their children's education.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents in the life of the school in support of pupils' education.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides pupils with a wide range of opportunities including sports, dance, choir, and forest school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have an appropriate depth of subject knowledge and regularly adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers choose activities and resources that enable pupils to secure and extend their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff receive regular and highly effective professional development contributing significantly to pupils' educational experience.
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About Us
Darras Hall Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 446 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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All children, parents, carers, and guests are cordially invited. I'm happy to welcome you to our school website and really hope you find the information you seek as well as a glimpse inside our school. If you need any more information, don't hesitate to contact us. We are a sizable, long-standing institution located in the centre of our neighbourhood. Families and kids come to us from Darras Hall, other parts of Ponteland, and Newcastle. We are pleased to be a part of Pele Trust and work closely with our colleagues in nearby schools to make sure that every one of our students, from the age of three to eighteen, receives the finest possible education. Our school is always evolving, and we make an effort to make sure that the experiences we provide for our students are responsive to the rapidly shifting external environment. Our goal is for our kids to graduate from Darras Hall as joyful, prosperous, and resilient young adults who are enquiring about the world and courteous of those with whom they share it. We were thrilled to launch as a primary school in September 2017, and we are really pleased of our brand-new, cutting-edge facility, which was completed in September 2018. Our goal is to continuously assess and improve the experiences we offer your kids. If you would like to make an appointment to see me, kindly call the school office. I will make every effort to see you as soon as possible.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 17.3 | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 77% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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.
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.
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Darras Hall Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1