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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
- Primary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 6XX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is given the highest priority, with a new phonics scheme and strong staff training.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum sets out what pupils will learn from early years to Year 6, with important vocabulary mapped out.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the school needs to identify key knowledge and vocabulary for deeper understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives into phonics and mathematics show positive results.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for pupils who are not keeping up with phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in classrooms is exemplary, with clear rules and resilient, respectful pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems to identify needs, bespoke approaches, and support from outside agencies ensure rich learning experiences.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school ensures pupil safety with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe online and have a clear view on being kind and respectful.
Parent Feedback: Parents are engaged through reading caf茅s and open mornings.
Parental Involvement: Useful resources help parents support their children's learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Various after-school activities help pupils socialize beyond the school day.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils are enthusiastic about school trips, such as a trip to Kielder and zip wire activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are knowledgeable and well-supported, with clear routines and a focus on managing workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt teaching to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, succeed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders provide training for staff, ensuring effective delivery of the curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a minority of subjects, teachers need further curriculum expertise.
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About Us
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 91 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 29.2 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 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 | 108 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 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 | 77% | 58.3% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 - 29th Aug 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Local authority ratio 18 : 1