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Haltwhistle Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
- Primary
- Haltwhistle NE49 9BA
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have implemented a reading curriculum that helps pupils build the knowledge and skills they need to be confident, fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is aspirational, ambitious and uses the local area to enhance pupils鈥� knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide regular training so that staff understand how to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exceptional. They are respectful, kind and polite.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff have supported these pupils to develop resilience, positive friendships and understand how to manage their own emotions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Record-keeping shows that bullying is rare. Occasional incidents of poor behaviour are dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Through comprehensive training, adults are acutely aware of the risks that pupils face and know what signs of concern to look out for.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child鈥檚 school or to find out what other parents and carers think.
Parental Involvement: Leaders encourage parents to provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide an extensive offer of activities, in and out of school, which helps pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Adults provide high-quality outdoor activities as a daily part of the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: The reading leader provides regular training sessions so that all staff deliver a consistent, high-quality curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: As a result, pupils achieve well in reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide regular training so that staff understand how to support pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Haltwhistle Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 244 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 87% 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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A welcoming school community where every child is supported to thrive. The school offers a 'nurture first' approach alongside high quality teaching, and intervention.
Highest outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2 in Northumberland 2023
Ofsted Outstanding 2023
Also lead school for the Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, offering training and support for Early Years schools and settings across Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle
School values: Nurture, Believe, Inspire, Achieve
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Highest outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2 in Northumberland 2023
Ofsted Outstanding 2023
Also lead school for the Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, offering training and support for Early Years schools and settings across Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle
School values: Nurture, Believe, Inspire, Achieve
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | - |
| 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 | 109 | 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 | 87% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 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 | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | - | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1