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West Park Primary School
- Primary
- Hartlepool TS26 0BU
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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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Rigorous phonics teaching leads to fast reading start.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned curriculum engages students effectively.
Foundational Skills: Pupils learn to read quickly and understand maths concepts well.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum with frequent revisits ensures good recall of knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Initiatives must be consistently applied to further develop mathematical reasoning skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need clearer identification of key knowledge in some subjects for better progression.
Support for Falling Behind: Termly progress reviews assist pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour rooted in respect and care.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High expectations lead to good performance in key stage tests.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective interventions help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and are inquisitive, supporting academic success.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making good progress, however, recent performance in maths and reading has been weaker.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective leadership results in good-quality provision and progress for pupils with SEND.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality support ensures SEND pupils meet high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe, bullying issues are quickly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High levels of pupil safety and respect.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Swift action on rare bullying cases ensures safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Caring school environment where pupils feel safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the caring atmosphere of the school.
Parent Feedback: Positive parental feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in community and school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: School offers rich after-school clubs like choir, archery, and various sports.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs like guitar, gardening, art.
Outdoor Facilities: Stimulating early years outdoor areas promote exploration.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations ensure continuous improvement in teaching.
Teacher Engagement: Engaged staff create a happy learning environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching contributes to students achieving well.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching quality leads to strong pupil progress but variations exist across school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some curriculum areas need clearer progression mapping.
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West Park Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 347 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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At West Park Primary School, we think every student should strive to reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential. Everyone has the chance to strive and excel through our extensive, well-balanced, creative curriculum and enrichment programmes. to assist all of our kids in meeting or exceeding national standards; Ensure that all of our academies surpass the benchmarks set by the nation; Encourage all of our academies to receive an Outstanding rating from OFSTED. to guarantee that all of our schools have high or better leadership and educational standards; fostering a culture of innovation, lifelong learning, and teamwork among our Trust's personnel; To budget effectively, to build capacity within the Trust and to deploy our resources efficiently for the benefit of pupils and staff;.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 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 | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 20.6 | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 105 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 105 | 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 | 70% | 62.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.19% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 103 | 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 | 75% 4 | 65.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 6.67% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 2 | 104 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 104 | 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 | 71% 9 | 67.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 6% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 106 | 104 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 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 | 80% | 67.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.25% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 - 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 | 22nd 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
