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High Spen Primary School
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High Spen Primary School
- Primary
- Gateshead NE39 2BQ
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers focus strongly on developing communication skills, particularly reading and writing, and acquiring new vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, varied, and has been adapted effectively to meet the needs of pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to practice the blending of letters and sounds to enhance their reading and writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading and writing skills are catching up quickly with mathematics, where attainment is above average.
Support for Falling Behind: Robust tracking identifies pupils needing more help and support, ensuring good progress for all.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is good, with positive attitudes contributing well to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Focused, targeted support from teachers and well-trained teaching assistants ensures good progress for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report feeling safe and enjoy school, with the school addressing any poor behavior immediately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes attendance and punctuality well; policies and practices ensure high standards of pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly agree that their children make good progress and are helped to support their children鈥檚 learning.
Parental Involvement: Targets shared with parents enable them to be actively involved in their children鈥檚 education.
Teacher Engagement: Staff use praise effectively, boosting pupils' self-esteem, and making lessons enjoyable and engaging.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is good, helping pupils make good progress, particularly in reading and writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Continuous feedback and good marking provide pupils with points for improvement to ensure progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Assessment is not always used well enough in some lessons to ensure activities challenge all learners.
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About Us
High Spen Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 192 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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 | 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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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 103 | 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 | 68% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 107 5 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 100 | 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% 5 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 9.06% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | 102 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 103 | 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 | 57% 14 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 6 | 9.47% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 103 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 102 | 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 | 71% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.84% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 - 29th Aug 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 High Spen Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1