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Kirk Merrington Primary School
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Kirk Merrington Primary School
- Primary
- Spennymoor DL16 7JB
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is given the very highest priority at Kirk Merrington. The school鈥檚 phonics scheme is delivered expertly by teachers and teaching assistants.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed and implemented an extremely high-quality curriculum across all subjects and key stages.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2023, the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics combined was significantly above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Gaps in children鈥檚 knowledge are closed through the provision of additional phonics sessions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary. They look after each other and concentrate in lessons.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND have their individual needs identified and met well. The school works with other professionals productively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school ensures that pupils have a deep understanding of what constitutes bullying. This rarely happens because of the harmonious environment staff create.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school also supports pupils鈥� mental health and well-being exceptionally well. Pupils access the school鈥檚 well-being hub and counsellor when they are anxious or worried.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils undertake a wide range of roles of responsibility diligently, such as being members of the sports crew.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers deliver the knowledge, skills and vocabulary, known as the school鈥檚 core learning, exceedingly well.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress in every key stage.
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Kirk Merrington Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 165 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 83% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 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 | 83% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.35% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 105 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 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 | 74% 7 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 4 | 10.1% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 | 108 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 96 | 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 | 81% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 4 | 10.1% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well 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 | 107 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 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 | 86% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.42% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.3 | Well 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
