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Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
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Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
- Primary
- Wheatley Hill DH6 3RQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with strong local identity; exceptional in geography and history.
Foundational Skills: Structured approach to teaching reading exists, but support for younger children is less effective.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need enhanced support to develop fluency in reading and encourage a love for books.
Support for Falling Behind: Phonics catch-up clubs and additional prompts like pictorial instructions for support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupil behavior is exemplary, with no low-level disruption and strong mental health support.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading support for younger children less effective; Year 6 reads fluently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective systems and wide range of strategies for supporting complex SEND needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong pupil safety measures with structured routines and a calm learning environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive mental health promoted; pupils feel confident and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views considered via Ofsted Parent View with general positive feedback.
Parental Involvement: Limited guidance for parents in supporting child鈥檚 reading at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Exceptional PE offer including swimming and sailing, various after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities for outdoor education including forest school and camping.
Teacher Engagement: Staff teaches pupils how to manage feelings and be kind; good overall engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Significant impact observed through structured curriculum and organised activities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good quality assessments aligned with student progress in key subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need more guidance to help parents support reading at home and fewer lost books.
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About Us
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 440 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 25.8 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 106 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 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 | 68% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.35% | 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 | 6.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.8 | 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 | 108 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 68% 13 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 1 | 10.1% | 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 | 7.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.2 | Well 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 6 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 9 | 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 | 81% 28 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 10.1% | 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 | 7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 93 | 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 | 53% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.42% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | 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 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
