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Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled First School
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Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled First School
- Primary
- Norham TD15 2JZ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Younger pupils have good phonics knowledge and read at the expected level for their age
Success of the Curriculum: New ambitious curriculum planning is being introduced and is being taught in some subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in the phonics programme leading to gaps in older pupils’ reading abilities
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders are targeting what will make the biggest difference for pupils including multiplication tables
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders must continue to improve teachers’ subject expertise and use of assessment
Behaviour and Attitudes: There are some low-level distractions in lessons, but staff manage these situations well
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are changing systems to make sure that pupils with special educational needs are identified quickly
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, but pupils are confident that staff will sort out any difficulties they have. They feel safe in school
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is part of the curriculum. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online
Parent Feedback: Responses to the pupil, parent and staff surveys were also taken into consideration
Parental Involvement: The school does not use any alternative education providers. Inspection team took account of parental feedback
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils speak fondly of outdoor learning and enjoy activities like outdoor cooking
Extracurricular Activities: There are a number of after-school clubs
Teacher Engagement: Relationships are still building between pupils and the new staff members
Impact on Student Progress: Recent efforts to improve pupils’ early reading and phonics are not yet established
Teaching Staff Challenges: Numerous changes in staffing have led to a decline in standards
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders must ensure staff are specifically trained in supporting early years provision
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Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 27 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | 25.8 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| 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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norham St Ceolwulfs CofE Controlled First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1