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Hipsburn Primary School
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Hipsburn Primary School
- Primary
- Lesbury NE66 3PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is carefully considered and mapped out to build on pupils' knowledge, particularly strong in mathematics and history.
Foundational Skills: The school has a well-established phonics scheme for teaching reading, although delivery is inconsistent and some staff need more training.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school needs clear assessment systems in foundation subjects to check what pupils have remembered over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot gaps in pupils鈥� learning effectively and use assessments in phonics and mathematics to monitor progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are engaged in lessons, and value the rewards systems for effective learning behaviours.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics and history, pupils articulate their learning well, but phonics teaching needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported alongside peers, with teachers quickly identifying and addressing their needs, especially in early years.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes well-being with outdoor activities like beach and forest school, creating a positive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly; staff are vigilant about safeguarding, though record-keeping needs improvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's caring and nurturing environment and feel well-supported.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents through regular communication and community events.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage in a wide range of activities including beach school, forest school, and visits to local museums.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor spaces like the forest area enhance learning and well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well-supported and enjoy working at the school; however, some need additional training in phonics.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessments effectively in core subjects to track student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack secure subject knowledge in phonics, affecting delivery quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: New monitoring systems are in place but need further development to provide comprehensive insights.
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About Us
Hipsburn Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 106 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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 |
B-
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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 | 17.7 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 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 | 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 | 71% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 109 3 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 3 | 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 | 76% 5 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% 8 | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 106 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 79 | 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 | 71% | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 6.38% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | - | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 68 | 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 | - | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 4.81% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 - 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hipsburn Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1