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Mountfield Primary School
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Mountfield Primary School
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3AT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading, writing, and maths is consistently strong, with high-quality assessment and effective questioning.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is inspiring and encourages enthusiasm among pupils. Project-based approach supports improvement in attendance and academic progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Revised curriculum positively impacts knowledge retention with staff training.
Areas Needing Improvement: More challenges needed for most-able pupils in writing and mathematics. Handwriting and presentation across wider curriculum need improvement.
Foundational Skills: Phonics programme well resourced but inconsistently delivered, affecting reading speed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent phonics delivery needs addressing for improved reading fluency.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in maths and reading, with improved standards now in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality training and consistent practices help pupils, including disadvantaged and SEND, to gain confidence and succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show very positive attitudes, work hard, and are enthusiastic about their learning experiences.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good understanding of rules, with supportive staff for challenging behaviors.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Year 1 phonics results below expectations due to absenteeism.
Support for Falling Behind: Assertive phonics sessions needed; parents encouraged for consistent attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils make strong progress with high levels of mathematical confidence and engagement in the curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: School identifies and meets SEND needs; pastoral team seeks external professional support effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High levels of trust and strong relationships ensure effective and timely support for any concerns raised by pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are robust, and staff are highly trained to ensure accurate and timely reporting of issues.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Research-based initiatives manage behavior well; school ensures safety and nurturing environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Respect and responsibility promoted, annual safety learning trips enhance welfare education.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school's attention to individual needs and the support provided to both children and parents.
Parental Involvement: School feels like a family with strong support systems and numerous opportunities for involvement.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate school's efforts and support provided.
Parental Involvement: Encouraged through liaison with professionals and community involvement.
Extracurricular Activities: Numerous roles available for pupils such as school council, mini police, and sports leaders.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs include yoga, cookery, multi-skills, rugby, and fencing.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly engaged, sharing ideas and always striving to benefit pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is characterised by strong relationships, effective questioning, and high-quality assessment leading to improved progress and attainment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent improvements in teaching quality through targeted training and support.
Teacher Engagement: Training improves curriculum implementation and student learning.
Impact on Student Progress: New curriculum and staff training show clear learning improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to challenge the most-able pupils more and improve handwriting and presentation skills across subjects.
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About Us
Mountfield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 187 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 19.7 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 106 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 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 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 48% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.79% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 99 | 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 | 70% 1 | 59.68% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.93% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | 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 | 103 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 69% | 62.73% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.75% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mountfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
