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Lobley Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Gateshead NE11 0AT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Strong teaching of phonics in early years; pupils captivated by creative sessions
Success of the Curriculum: Well-balanced curriculum enriched through trips and clubs, promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education
Areas Needing Improvement: Basic skills in mathematics need improvement for greater fluency and confidence
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, courteous, well-mannered, and enthusiastic learners
Performance in Maths & Reading: Gaps in basic numerical and mathematical skills hinder fluency; gaps remain despite interventions like 鈥楲obley Ten鈥�
Support for Falling Behind: Introduction of focused sessions such as 鈥楲obley Ten鈥� aimed at addressing gaps in maths skills
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff form comprehensive support plans for vulnerable pupils and families, providing appropriate help as needed
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, well cared for, and confident in the support available when conflicts arise. Awareness of internet safety
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with well-organized records and regular high-quality training for staff
Parent Feedback: Parents highly value staff contact and describe the school as a fantastic community
Parental Involvement: Effective partnership between home and school; recent workshops introduced to support parents
Extracurricular Activities: School provides a variety of opportunities including roles like 'Buddy Hoodie' and 'Sports-Crew Hoodie' for Year 6 pupils
Outdoor Facilities: Generous use of outside space for art and topic-related activities
Teacher Engagement: High levels of engagement and focus in lessons with evident rapport between teachers and pupils
Impact on Student Progress: Effective questioning in mathematics lessons helping students explain their understanding
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers set challenging tasks encouraging fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant gaps in prior learning affecting students' understanding of basic skills
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About Us
Lobley Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 347 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 65% 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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 25.8 | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 65% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 105 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 7 | 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 | 63% 13 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 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 | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | 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 | 104 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 5 | 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 | 76% 14 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 2 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 102 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 62% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lobley Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1