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Larkspur Community Primary School
- Primary
- Gateshead NE9 6SS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Most pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their starting points.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders鈥� effective monitoring ensures that pupils achieve well in English and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Pupils benefit from a well-ordered phonics programme that staff deliver well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Monitoring pupils鈥� outcomes in subjects beyond English and mathematics is less rigorous.
Success of the Curriculum: Initial improvements noted in mathematics, but writing curriculum remains weak.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years writing curriculum needs enhanced foundational knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics with most pupils reaching expected standards.
Support for Falling Behind: Actions are taken quickly to support pupils who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and have positive attitudes to learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Mathematics shows initial improvements, reading is strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Intervention provided, especially in reading, to help pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit positive attitudes and behave well, with high expectations met.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and make good progress from their starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Maple Classroom offers bespoke learning; pupils supported to access curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report feeling safe and well looked after; bullying is very rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe with trusted adults and strong safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the equal opportunity provided to succeed and the lack of discrimination.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel fully involved in their children's learning, especially in the early years.
Teacher Engagement: Good communication between staff helps maintain a culture of accountability and professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Good quality teaching leads to rapid progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on pupils' understanding help identify and address misconceptions quickly.
Teacher Engagement: Staff supported with well-being, fostering strong team culture.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The most able pupils are occasionally not fully challenged.
Extracurricular Activities: Range includes visits to museums, farms, and music venues.
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Larkspur Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 124 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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Welcome to our school, everyone. Our aim at Larkspur Community Primary School is to provide an educational programme which meets the needs and interests of every child in our school, and provide an environment in which all the children can achieve their full potential. We want to instil a challenging, collaborative, and compassionate culture throughout the school. We aim to create a fascinating yet safe environment that fosters excitement and self-assurance. We will work to provide every kid with the chance they need to learn as much as they can. In order to achieve these objectives, we believe that it is important to regard all the children as individuals, recognising and building on their differing experiences, strengths and weaknesses, and abilities. All topic areas and learning skills will be integrated through the use of tactics and activities that we will support.
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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 |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 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 | 101 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 103 | 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 | 43% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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 | 102 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 67% 1 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.06% | 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 | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | 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 | 103 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 103 | 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 | 68% 16 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.47% | 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 | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above 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 | 101 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 52% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.84% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Larkspur Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1