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Rickleton Primary School
- Primary
- Sunderland NE38 9EZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The systematic approach to phonics in early years effectively develops literacy skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is innovative, interesting, and well balanced with high levels of pupil engagement.
Foundational Skills: Staff are experts in the teaching of reading; pupils learn swiftly and accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve highly across the ambitious curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Phonics teaching needs improvement to raise the proportion of pupils achieving expected standards in Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality conversations among teachers help meet individual pupil needs, but more support is needed for the most able pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils follow 'golden rules', are kind, helpful, and listen well to others, demonstrating high expectations for behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly in reading and maths; older pupils read widely with confidence.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional help is provided swiftly to those who require it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour and strong self-control; courtesy and manners emphasized.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Number of Year 6 pupils achieving higher standards in reading and mathematics was lower than average.
Support for SEND Pupils: SENCos provide focused information to adapt learning for SEND pupils, resulting in good progress towards personal targets.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inspirational approach ensures high expectations and life skill development.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly and effectively, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure safeguarding arrangements are appropriate and staff are well-trained, promoting a culture of safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; peer mentors assist in resolving issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on equality, fairness, and respect.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive, appreciative of personalized attention, and confident in school leadership and support.
Parental Involvement: A parent support adviser works with families to ensure regular attendance and engagement in school activities.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are considered via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents in community and school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Engaging and innovative activities like 'learning hooks' foster excitement and imagination in pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Vast range of clubs including cross-stitch, coding, and sports; high participation.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor activities like investigating school site are encouraged.
Teacher Engagement: Focused training and professional development improve teacher questioning and classroom effectiveness.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use incisive questioning to challenge pupils, fostering deep understanding and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular observation and lesson studies enhance teaching quality and adaptability to student needs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are experts, especially in reading instruction.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching quality results in high student achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular training ensures excellent teaching practices.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for improvement in supporting the most able pupils to achieve higher standards.
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About Us
Rickleton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 423 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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Every student at Rickleton Primary School should be content and enthusiastic about learning, according to our vision. This is the outcome of a comprehensive curriculum that is supported by good instruction and access to a wide range of fascinating, difficult, and stimulating experiences. Every kid will attend a secure, welcoming school where everyone is valued for who they are. You should be able to learn more about our school from our website, which also offers often updated information for both parents and students. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be sent to the school directly by calling 0191 4155050.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | - | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 102 | 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 | 67% | 60.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.03% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | 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 | 106 2 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 102 | 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% 1 | 64.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 9 | 10.55% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 3 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 101 | 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 | 72% 1 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 9.7% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 | 107 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 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 | 71% | 63.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.94% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rickleton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
