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Whittonstall First School
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Whittonstall First School
- Primary
- Shotley Low Quarter DH8 9JN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Quality training in reading enables staff to deliver the scheme effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Successful curriculum development is evident in the reading, mathematics and history curriculums.
Areas Needing Improvement: Where the curriculum is less robust, such as in PE, the sequence of teaching is not planned clearly.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Ongoing assessment in history and mathematics helps teachers know what pupils are learning and remembering.
Support for Falling Behind: Any gaps in understanding are picked up promptly by staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons, behaviour is positive; pupils value opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND access all aspects of school life alongside their peers. Bespoke support is put in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. Pupils recognize how the adults in school help them to keep safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers value the work of the school, describing it as a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Each class enjoys and benefits from the on-site forest school provision.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from sharing subject leadership, reducing workload significantly.
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About Us
Whittonstall First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 73 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 5-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13 | 21.9 | 13.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whittonstall First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1