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Hexham First School
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Hexham First School
- Primary
- Hexham NE46 1JD
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| This inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Improvements in the teaching of reading and phonics mean that children make a good start in these areas.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established an effective curriculum for all subjects, and they are not complacent.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should implement revisions to the curriculum intent in the remaining curriculum areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers explain new ideas clearly and use a range of approaches to check what pupils have remembered.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff work hard to help any pupil who has fallen behind. This helps pupils achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school has a clear behaviour approach and most pupils respond well to this.
Support for SEND Pupils: This is an inclusive school where there is high ambition for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare, and if they do occur, the school takes these very seriously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff promptly identify pupils who may need early help or who are vulnerable to safeguarding risks.
Parental Involvement: Pupils take an active role in the community, including creating designs for improvements to Hexham High Street.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of sporting and cultural activities to widen pupils鈥� horizons.
Outdoor Facilities: Learning about the local woods in Reception or the River Tyne in Year 4 are examples of how teachers bring geography to life.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have accessed appropriate training to develop their expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessments enable teachers to check what pupils know and remember.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Recent revisions to the marking and feedback policy make assessment more effective and take account of staff鈥檚 workload.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are relatively new to their roles and need further development.
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Hexham First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 87 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | 25.8 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hexham First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1