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Norman Street Primary School
- Primary
- Carlisle CA1 2BQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Consistently good teaching in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and teachers make lessons interesting for pupils.
Foundational Skills: Prioritizes reading, effective phonics teaching from Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum, delivered effectively in many subjects, improving education quality.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum needs improvement in history, geography, art, and design and technology.
Areas Needing Improvement: Recent changes in a few subjects hinder consistent staff support for deep learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� achievement in national assessments has risen considerably.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are not making expected progress are supported effectively to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in lessons and around school. Pupils follow instructions well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Clear reading understanding; rapid progress in reading for English learners.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective phonics assessment identifies gaps, ensuring quick catch-up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour celebrated, calm environment, high expectations maintained.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported sensitively in class and small groups.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective processes swiftly identify needs; strong relationships with families and agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There are thorough systems and clear lines of communication to keep pupils safe. Effective anti-bullying program in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The procedures to keep pupils safe are thorough and implemented consistently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective; open positive culture prioritizes pupil interests.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents are positive about the school鈥檚 improvements under the headteacher.
Parental Involvement: Parents receive good advice to help support children鈥檚 learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of additional activities enhance learning, including sports, choir, and drama.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor areas are a priority of leaders and actions are already showing improvements.
Extracurricular Activities: Diverse activities enhance learning; pupils' input valued.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are enthusiastic and keen to try out new ideas to improve pupils鈥� learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching supports pupils to make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training and development are planned carefully to support school improvement and develop staff skills.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff are keen to try out new ideas, though some initiatives are not yet fully evaluated for impact.
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About Us
Norman Street Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 344 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 58% 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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Let me begin by welcoming you and your family to our school; I am delighted that you are considering Norman Street Primary School for the primary education of your son or daughter. Primary co-educational school for boys and girls, ages 4 to 11, of all academic levels. We have a lot of pride in our school and the neighbourhood it serves. No specific religious organisation has any affiliation with Norman Street Primary School. I hope the website is useful and fascinating to you as you make decisions concerning your child's primary school education. Feel free to come and talk to me about what your child can expect from our school. We are eager to provide a fulfilling educational experience that encourages a lifelong love of learning. We truly think that creating a strong collaboration between the school and the home will help us achieve this goal. The site is designed to give you more information about life and work in school and we aim to meet with you regularly to celebrate and share in your child's education within our wider community. With you, we hope to establish a lasting and fruitful cooperation.
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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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 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 | 106 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 90 | 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 | 58% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.49% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 107 3 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 89 | 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 | 73% 19 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 10 | 7.45% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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 | 104 4 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 92 | 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 | 54% 20 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.48% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 100 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 90 | 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 | 34% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.75% | 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 | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | 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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norman Street Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1