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Ellington Primary School
- Primary
- Ellington and Linton NE61 5HL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics has improved, leading to better outcomes for pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The highly engaging curriculum is filled with memorable experiences for pupils.
Foundational Skills: Maths lessons start with 鈥榞reen star challenge鈥� to consolidate understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, sequenced curriculum leads to good achievement in reading and maths.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities in subjects like history and geography occasionally do not build progressively on what pupils already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: SEND strategies need consistent implementation for better progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders ensure that any dips in attainment are identified early, and additional support is implemented quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they are respectful, achieve well, and take pride in their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading prioritised; phonics delivered consistently well.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for gaps in knowledge ensures catch-up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; pupils keen to learn and respectful.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment in reading and writing showed marked improvement; however, attainment in mathematics remained below average.
Support for SEND Pupils: The SENCo has improved procedures for identifying and supporting the needs of pupils with SEND effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inconsistencies in SEND support lead to variable achievement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There have been no reported incidents of bullying due to a highly respectful environment nurtured by all adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a welcoming, safe, caring, and inclusive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying not tolerated; pupils feel safe and supported.
Parent Feedback: Parents are praiseworthy of staff鈥檚 efforts to keep their children safe.
Parental Involvement: Partnership with parents is strong and improving through workshops and 鈥榮tay and play鈥� sessions.
Parent Feedback: Parents very positive, see school as community asset.
Extracurricular Activities: The PE and sports grant promotes engagement in a range of sporting competitions and physical activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs in sewing, coding, cheerleading and sports enrich learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly creative in planning lessons and are keen to share good practice.
Impact on Student Progress: New teaching approaches in mathematics provide increasing opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment information indicates improved pupil outcomes, with effective moderation activities securing accurate assessment procedures.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers explain concepts clearly and engage students well.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear arrangements to check and support pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leadership ensures quality education; staff morale high.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, activities are not sufficiently demanding for pupils, leading to a lack of challenge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for consistent SEND strategy implementation noted.
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About Us
Ellington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 208 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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 |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 106 | 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 | 64% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 | 103 3 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 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 | 56% 10 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 100 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 6 | 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 | 46% 13 | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 100 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 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 | 33% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.8 | Well Below 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ellington Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1