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Finchale Primary School
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Finchale Primary School
- Primary
- Durham DH1 5XT
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics are taught effectively in Reception and Key Stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum captures pupils' interest with many sporting and creative activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities to learn in the outdoor areas in early years need development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils leave school with above average attainment in reading and writing and well above average in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Robust systems track progress and provide help where needed, especially for those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in classrooms is consistently good with excellent co-operation; pupils' conduct around school is impeccable.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs are very carefully supported, and they make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; pupils explain they know how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant in managing children鈥檚 behaviour and safety at all times so that children feel safe and behave well.
Parent Feedback: Frequent opportunities to discuss progress result in effective links between home and school.
Parental Involvement: Governors and senior leaders actively promote and assist home-school links.
Extracurricular Activities: Many sporting and creative activities are available, including educational visits and visitors.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities in the outdoor area for early years are not as developed as indoor activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers prepare exciting activities that ignite pupils鈥� imagination so that they want to learn.
Impact on Student Progress: Senior leaders rigorously monitor teaching quality, resulting in consistently good teaching across classes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are regularly reviewed and held accountable for pupil progress, leading to improved teaching skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders are new in post but effective; some instability due to staffing turbulence.
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Finchale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 215 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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It is my pleasure to welcome you to Finchale Primary School and I am quite delighted to be the head teacher here.
A successful school, Finchale Primary takes pride in its student-centered teaching style.
As shown on the class pages of our website, it offers students a rich and engaging curriculum depending on their needs and interests.
We are located in a magnificent structure that offers everyone an engaging and interesting learning environment.
and we accomplish this by providing all of our students with high-quality instruction that is well-matched to their needs and interests.
I am extremely proud of the amazing staff at Finchale who work tirelessly to give the students in our care the finest possible care.
Additionally, we take advantage of the outstanding before- and after-school care offered on our school grounds by the Ofsted-approved Canterbury Kids Club, which is housed in specially constructed facilities.
Call the school at 0191 3865187 to schedule a visit if you'd like to learn more about Finchale Primary; we'd be happy to meet you.
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A successful school, Finchale Primary takes pride in its student-centered teaching style.
As shown on the class pages of our website, it offers students a rich and engaging curriculum depending on their needs and interests.
We are located in a magnificent structure that offers everyone an engaging and interesting learning environment.
and we accomplish this by providing all of our students with high-quality instruction that is well-matched to their needs and interests.
I am extremely proud of the amazing staff at Finchale who work tirelessly to give the students in our care the finest possible care.
Additionally, we take advantage of the outstanding before- and after-school care offered on our school grounds by the Ofsted-approved Canterbury Kids Club, which is housed in specially constructed facilities.
Call the school at 0191 3865187 to schedule a visit if you'd like to learn more about Finchale Primary; we'd be happy to meet you.
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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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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.5 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 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 | 81% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 7.35% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | 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 | 105 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 96 | 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 | 60% 5 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 11 | 10.1% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 102 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 96 | 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 | 65% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 10.1% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 106 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 65% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.42% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Finchale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1