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Preston Grange Primary School
- Primary
- North Tyneside NE29 9QL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focused on improving writing, pupils make strong progress in maths and reading. Phonics instruction is effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from structured approaches in maths and writing, leading to strong progress.
Foundational Skills: Reading curriculum is prioritized and sequenced effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Coherently sequenced with opportunities for recall and retrieval.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum developments needed for consistent progress in subjects other than reading, writing, and maths.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment strategies inconsistent across foundation subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in maths is strong, while reading shows enthusiasm among pupils. Writing progress lags behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems in place for SEND, with additional help in small groups and classrooms.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, polite, and there is little bullying. Effective behaviour management strategies are in place.
Performance in Maths & Reading: SHINE tasks help embed learning in English and Maths.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support for pupils who need it to become confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and understand high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly organized SENCo with effective systems ensuring appropriate support for SEND pupils. Expertise in dyslexia support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND supported with additional resources and learning assistants.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Teachers handle unkind words effectively; pupils feel safe and report minimal bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on pupil safety with fit-for-purpose safeguarding; extensive staff training and support systems.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School manages rare poor behaviour quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on mental health and inclusivity.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise communication, learning opportunities about phonics and mathematics, and e-safety tips.
Parental Involvement: Parents actively engaged through regular updates and community activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents value support ensuring regular attendance.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in supporting attendance and behaviour expectations.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching characterized by strong consistency; staff work effectively together implementing policies.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong improvements noted in teaching mathematics; detailed analysis drives further enhancements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent approaches ensure high-quality teaching; SHINE system supports continuous improvement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school; feel supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils embed knowledge in core subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Workload reduction measures in place; well-being supported.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some challenges remain, particularly in raising pupils to higher standards in writing.
Extracurricular Activities: Range includes sports, creative writing club, and choir.
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About Us
Preston Grange Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 230 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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The school at Preston Grange is joyful, kind, and compassionate.
We work hard to provide a respectful, demanding, and high-quality learning atmosphere where ambition is fostered so that our kids may live up to our high expectations.
Children learn efficiently with highly effective pastoral support in a secure and welcoming atmosphere.
Our curriculum satisfies the changing requirements of our students and fosters exceptional achievement, and we have very high expectations for behaviour and standards.
We value variety and teach our kids to value and accept difference.
Regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, language, or ethnic background or academic starting point, we have high and equal standards for every student.
We seek to paint a realistic image of school and classroom life through the school website, and we urge parents and carers to be actively involved in their children's education and in the life of the school.
We provide a creative curriculum in a secure, loving, and resource-rich setting.
The development of outstanding leaders for the future is promoted via excellent learning opportunities for all.
High success and attainment are our goals in every endeavour.
We are dedicated to creating a setting where all students feel valued and are able to learn and play together in a caring, cheerful, cooperative, and safe environment because we genuinely believe that "happy children learn best."
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We work hard to provide a respectful, demanding, and high-quality learning atmosphere where ambition is fostered so that our kids may live up to our high expectations.
Children learn efficiently with highly effective pastoral support in a secure and welcoming atmosphere.
Our curriculum satisfies the changing requirements of our students and fosters exceptional achievement, and we have very high expectations for behaviour and standards.
We value variety and teach our kids to value and accept difference.
Regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, language, or ethnic background or academic starting point, we have high and equal standards for every student.
We seek to paint a realistic image of school and classroom life through the school website, and we urge parents and carers to be actively involved in their children's education and in the life of the school.
We provide a creative curriculum in a secure, loving, and resource-rich setting.
The development of outstanding leaders for the future is promoted via excellent learning opportunities for all.
High success and attainment are our goals in every endeavour.
We are dedicated to creating a setting where all students feel valued and are able to learn and play together in a caring, cheerful, cooperative, and safe environment because we genuinely believe that "happy children learn best."
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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-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 25.8 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 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 | 71% | 54.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.88% | 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 | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above 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 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 98 | 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% 9 | 58.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 9.23% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 106 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 96 | 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 | 77% 2 | 60.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 8.2% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 107 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 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 | 75% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.3% | 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 | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above 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 - 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Preston Grange Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1