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NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
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NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
- Primary
- Ashington NE63 9LP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: There is a clear focus on promoting the love of reading and high-quality phonics provision.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-sequenced curriculum meets the needs of all children, making learning relevant and engaging.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school should ensure checks identify gaps in phonic knowledge to support rapid progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders put appropriate support in place for those who struggle, having a positive impact.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have high expectations for behavior and achievement; bullying is rare and swiftly addressed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The work to improve reading, writing, and mathematics is still embedding, affecting national assessment outcomes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff make adaptations to the curriculum to give all pupils, including those with SEND, equality of opportunity.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and swiftly dealt with; staff are well-trained to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school, appreciating the care given to pupils and parents alike.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs and extra-curricular opportunities like playing musical instruments.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel very well supported with their workload and well-being, proud to be part of the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils' outcomes in national assessments do not currently reflect their progress, indicating room for improvement.
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About Us
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 251 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 |
B-
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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 103 |
| 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 | 100 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 87 | 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 | 46% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.37% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well 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.
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.
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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 - 1st Sep 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 NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1