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The Sele First School
- Primary
- Hexham NE46 3QZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise the learning of phonics with a highly structured scheme
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum leaders are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, enhancing subjects with educational visits and local projects
Areas Needing Improvement: There is a lack of consistency in teaching phonics and implementing new behaviour policy
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching approach in history is very well developed, but there are gaps due to the pandemic
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils are taught in ability groupings to address gaps in learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, though some show low-level disruption; new positive behaviour management is being introduced
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers have high expectations including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying rarely happens and pupils are confident it would be dealt with if it did
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective systems to identify pupils with safeguarding needs; culture of vigilance
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy being at school with a range of activities available at playtimes
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils love being in the school garden, equipped with a pond, seating, and a tree house
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leadership in reducing their workload and offering collaboration time
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching effectiveness; however, consistency is needed
Impact on Student Progress: The focus on phonics is strong, but inconsistent implementation affects progress
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers face challenges with inconsistent behaviour management
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The Sele First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 392 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To work together as a community to build a happy, secure framework within which all can learn and live in harmony. To recognise and respect each child's individuality, whilst challenging and supporting them in achieving their own potential. To develop positive attitudes to and effective strategies for learning, primarily through teachers who are able to inspire, motivate, accept and care. To create a material and learning environment within which high expectations and standards of achievement are set and maintained by all. To lay the foundations for effective learning by equipping children with key skills in English, Mathematics, Science and ICT and by giving all children access to the National Curriculum. To promote active partnership within the wider community. Meaningful involvement by parents, other agencies and the community is a vital part of our approach. To be an organisation that demonstrates in its practise its commitment to equality of opportunity for all. To be a community with a real sense of shared purpose and ownership, developed and shaped by effective management and leadership.
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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 |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 25.8 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 The Sele First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1