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Central Primary School
- Primary
- Ashington NE63 0AX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics starts at the earliest opportunity in early years.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum to ensure that pupils are ready for their next stage of education.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, training is new and teachers lack confidence in delivering content.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use in-the-moment assessment to identify pupils who fall behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind are given individual support to help them keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, they are kind, courteous and accepting.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school quickly and accurately identifies pupils with SEND, providing bespoke learning opportunities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school is safe and calm, helping vulnerable pupils feel secure.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults model positive and polite interactions, supporting pupils' welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents consistently report high levels of support to manage their mental health and well-being.
Parental Involvement: The school has positive relationships with families, allowing the school to flourish.
Extracurricular Activities: The pupil senior leadership team organizes school clubs, allowing pupils to apply and be interviewed by local business leaders.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers follow a bespoke and highly effective professional development programme.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff teach phonics consistently well throughout the school, enhancing students’ reading skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school’s assessment strategies identify gaps in key knowledge effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack confidence in delivering subjects they are less familiar with.
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Central Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 689 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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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All children, regardless of their background, ability or needs will leave our organisation with the knowledge, skills and values they need in order to succeed in their next steps in education and beyond and positively contribute to society. The major motivator for the school's curriculum intent, which is described in the "curriculum" section, is the school's vision statement. The school's ethos is underpinned by our core values which permeate all aspects of school life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà 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 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 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 | 100 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 87 | 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 | 43% | 47.93% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.37% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
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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 | 101 2 | 82 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 | 81 | 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 | 40% 6 | 50.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 8.53% | 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 | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | 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 | 99 1 | 77 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 79 | 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 | 34% 5 | 46.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.38% | 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 | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.2 | Well 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 | 100 | 68 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 68 | 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 | 39% | 38.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.81% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below 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 - 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Central Primary School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
