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Eppleton Academy Primary School
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Eppleton Academy Primary School
- Primary
- Hetton DH5 9AJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Consistent approach to teaching phonics; pupils read with confidence
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality professional development; improved results in national tests
Foundational Skills: Strong start in early reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Rich and broad curriculum with strong foundations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Music, computing and art are in early stages of curriculum development
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent reading progress by end of key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading attainment in key stages 1 and 2 highest for three years; KS2 maths progress above average
Support for Falling Behind: Extra practice for slowest readers; high-quality training for staff
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, adhere to behaviour rules; positive relationships
Support for Falling Behind: Prompt identification and effective support for pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen, well-mannered, and behave well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: End of key stage 2 results need improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Support for SEND Pupils: Timely and effective support tailored to needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying doesn鈥檛 happen often and is not tolerated
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils feel safe at school
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture supporting mental health and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 鈥榳elcoming鈥�, 鈥榟appy鈥� and 鈥榮afe鈥�
Parent Feedback: Parents well-represented and engaged.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work hard with families to tackle high absenteeism
Outdoor Facilities: Improved outdoor learning environment in early years
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of enriching activities including sports and choir.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality professional development for all staff
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have secure subject knowledge; structured teaching improves progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders trained staff effectively to deliver planned curriculum
Teacher Engagement: Staff passionate and cooperative in curriculum development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New staff roles since last inspection; some subjects need curriculum development
Impact on Student Progress: Changes in teaching methods improved outcomes.
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About Us
Eppleton Academy Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 209 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B+
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 17 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 103 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 105 | 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 | 99 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 102 | 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 | 52% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.03% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 106 3 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 102 | 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 | 72% 10 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 3 | 10.55% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 101 | 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 | 62% 3 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 11 | 9.7% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 101 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 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 | 59% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.94% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eppleton Academy Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
