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Hurworth Primary School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils are given challenging tasks in reading, writing, and mathematics. Teachers help them succeed when work is difficult.
Success of the Curriculum: Secured high levels of attainment at key stages 1 and 2; outcomes are above national levels.
Areas Needing Improvement: Still work to be done to ensure pupils have lots of opportunities to write across the curriculum, especially in geography and history books.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most-able pupils made strongest progress in reading, writing, and mathematics; their progress was among the top 20%.
Support for Falling Behind: Range of intervention programs in place to boost progress; strong links with external agencies support pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, polite, well-mannered, and they enjoy learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff create plans reviewed with parents each half term. Intervention programs are in an early stage but making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Bullying is rare and effectively resolved when it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong links with external agencies for timely support; comprehensive staff training in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely positive about the school, happy with communication, and recommend it to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel involved in their child's learning and find staff approachable.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extracurricular and sporting activities available that pupils appreciate and take pride in.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well-supported and enthusiastic about professional development under strong leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use varied strategies to support pupil success, notably helping boys improve in writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Comprehensive systems for supporting teacher development and pupil progress tracking in place.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variance continues in pupil progress for different groups and subjects. Support for new leaders in evaluating teaching impact is necessary.
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About Us
Hurworth Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 220 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Respect for ourselves, others, learning, and accomplishment. Our motto is: Think, Make, and Give. enabling kids to take full, active, and engaged citizenship roles in a world that is changing quickly. By pushing themselves beyond what is familiar and comfortable, they can unlock their own greater potential, fostering self-confidence and personal growth. Become more socially and environmentally conscious and responsible by giving back to the larger community on a local, national, and international level. Our academic programme and learning environment are set up to help us accomplish our mission. In order for us to live and prosper in a world that is rapidly changing, we have selected a number of talents and qualities that we believe are crucial. Our school actively fosters the development of these qualities and skills necessary for 21st-century learning through access to opportunities and experiences that span the whole curriculum. These serve as our success' "foundations."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 107 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 101 |
| 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 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 104 | 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 | 63% | 55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 8.03% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below 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 | 106 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 104 | 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 | 83% 4 | 64.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 20 | 11.96% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above 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 | 107 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 105 | 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 | 87% 8 | 63.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 40% 16 | 9.29% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 79% | 57.32% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 9.08% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hurworth Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
