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Hylton Castle Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland SR5 3RE
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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 on speaking, listening skills, and acquiring new vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum tailored to meet needs, enrichment through visits and variety of extracurricular activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need for more challenging writing activities focusing on extended writing and higher achievers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading and mathematics has risen considerably with Year 6 above national average in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused targeted support from teachers and well-trained teaching assistants ensuring good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well and feel safe, systems in place to support difficult behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Outstanding progress seen in some pupils who are disabled and those with special educational needs due to effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe; school addresses any instances of poor behaviour immediately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School achieves Anti-Bullying Silver Award, ensures safeguarding requirements are fully met.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers were very complimentary about the school's care and support.
Parental Involvement: Strong support for pupils and families, with opportunities for parents to see pupil progress through initiatives like 鈥楲earning Journeys鈥�.
Extracurricular Activities: Many opportunities for pupils to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make lessons lively and interesting with high expectations.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching has successfully closed the gap between school attainment and the national average.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective use of praise and high expectations raise self-esteem and student involvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent planning for extended writing, necessitating shared effective practice to challenge potential high achievers.
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Hylton Castle Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 233 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 41% 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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I'd like to express a warm welcome on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors. I also hope you enjoy browsing our website, which seeks to provide you some insight into Hylton Castle Primary School's culture and useful information.
I came to this school in 2013 as the Deputy Headteacher, and I'm thrilled to be the Headteacher now.
Our school values each and every student, and because of our culture of mutual respect and nurturing principles, we place a high weight on the opinions of our students.
Our staff is highly qualified and committed, and they prioritise the needs of the kids.
We are dedicated to assisting kids in achieving their academic potential, but we also place a strong emphasis on the extensive curriculum and possibilities we provide.
We work hard to involve kids in their education and provide them with chances and experiences that spark their curiosity, provide appropriate challenge, and get them ready for very interesting futures.
We are honoured to have received the Bronze Mental Health Charter Mark, Platinum Anti-Bullying Charter Mark, and Gold Artsmark awards.
You can see our mission statement and the Ofsted report by clicking on the highlighted links.
The Policies area of this website contains links to all school policies.
The following information can be used to get in touch with Hylton Castle Primary School.
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I came to this school in 2013 as the Deputy Headteacher, and I'm thrilled to be the Headteacher now.
Our school values each and every student, and because of our culture of mutual respect and nurturing principles, we place a high weight on the opinions of our students.
Our staff is highly qualified and committed, and they prioritise the needs of the kids.
We are dedicated to assisting kids in achieving their academic potential, but we also place a strong emphasis on the extensive curriculum and possibilities we provide.
We work hard to involve kids in their education and provide them with chances and experiences that spark their curiosity, provide appropriate challenge, and get them ready for very interesting futures.
We are honoured to have received the Bronze Mental Health Charter Mark, Platinum Anti-Bullying Charter Mark, and Gold Artsmark awards.
You can see our mission statement and the Ofsted report by clicking on the highlighted links.
The Policies area of this website contains links to all school policies.
The following information can be used to get in touch with Hylton Castle Primary School.
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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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 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 | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 102 | 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 | 41% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 102 | 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% 6 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 2 | 10.55% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 77% | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 9.7% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 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 | 77% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.94% | 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 | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hylton Castle Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
