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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Durham DH8 6QN
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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: Staff are expert at teaching phonics. Most pupils learn to read quickly and fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a marked improvement in the curriculum, pupils’ outcomes, and the culture in school.
Areas Needing Improvement: The support for weaker readers is not always closely matched to their phonics knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are achieving well. Teachers know the important knowledge pupils need to remember.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. They have an exceptionally positive attitude towards learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Weaker readers receive additional support, though not always effective and timely.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive highly effective support and are fully involved in the life of the school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and taught how to use the internet safely. Staff listen to pupils’ worries and concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has systems that promote good attendance and safety. However, there is limited understanding of other religions among some pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very happy with the school and recognize the improvements made.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy various extra-curricular clubs and events like Careers Week.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has a large forest school where pupils engage in reading and wood crafts outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and happy, and are proud to work in the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide regular opportunities for pupils to revisit prior learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are well developed to deliver the ambitious curriculum.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some support for weaker readers is not closely matched to their needs.
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About Us
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 112 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 99 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | - |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 64% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 - 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1