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Lambton Primary School
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Lambton Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland NE38 0PL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders ensure secure basic skills in writing and mathematics, improving the accuracy and fluency of their writing.
Foundational Skills: Ambitious curriculum; strong focus on reading and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Organized logically; builds knowledge over time.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, but need more specific skill development in non-core subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure curriculum consolidation across all subjects and provide clear progression in non-English/math disciplines.
Areas Needing Improvement: Handwriting skills need improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify pupils requiring extra support through detailed assessments and provide targeted pupil premium funding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with high expectations set by adults, are courteous, and have positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Adopted logical knowledge build-up; praised for reading challenge.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective phonics support to catch up.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2018, mathematics progress was not as strong as reading; actions have been taken to improve this.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of behaviour; positive attitude but some perceive policy unfairly.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, supported by knowledgeable staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong support, enabling access to curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong safeguarding practices are embedded; pupils trust adults to address concerns and feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on positive well-being and mental health with special places for worried pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents of SEND pupils appreciate the high-quality support received.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in children鈥檚 learning with various opportunities provided by the school.
Parent Feedback: Some negative views on behaviour fairness.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of sports and physical activities including martial arts and cycling.
Outdoor Facilities: Both indoor and outdoor environments are vibrant, engaging, and promote independence.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich array of clubs, notably gardening club.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and assistants work effectively together, constantly developing their teaching skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Professional development and directed support ensure consistently good teaching quality and student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High expectations from senior leaders; temporary inconsistencies addressed quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular professional support and evaluations ensure high teaching standards.
Teacher Engagement: Excellent subject knowledge; reflective teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Quickly address misunderstandings for effective learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Handwriting instruction needs improvement.
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About Us
Lambton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 186 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 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 | 50% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | 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 | 100 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 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 | 56% 8 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 4 | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 101 4 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 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 | 48% 22 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 70% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lambton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1