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Rift House Primary School
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Rift House Primary School
- Primary
- Hartlepool TS25 4JY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the school鈥檚 curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum enables pupils to build their knowledge, skills and vocabulary over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Checks of pupils鈥� knowledge at the end of each unit are used effectively across all curriculum subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff check carefully what pupils know and can do.
Support for Falling Behind: The school takes effective steps to ensure pupils with SEND are able to access the whole curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say that any bullying or other bad behaviour is quickly dealt with.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school takes effective steps to ensure pupils with SEND receive the support needed to learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that any bullying or other bad behaviour is quickly dealt with.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are safe and well cared for.
Parental Involvement: Staff work well with families to support children's learning.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Extracurricular Activities: During breaktimes, pupils like taking part in activities such as running, listening to music and dancing.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the well-informed guidance and resources which help them to develop their subject knowledge and expertise.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers structure lessons so that pupils have plenty of opportunities to recall prior learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Day-to-day, staff check carefully what pupils know and can do.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Opportunities to interact with some children during their independent play are sometimes missed.
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About Us
Rift House Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 286 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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We are happy to be an inclusive, introspective, and responsive school at Rift House Primary School, where we collaborate to challenge, encourage, and inspire all students鈥攔egardless of background鈥攖o develop into confident, successful adults. We all work together to foster a joyful atmosphere where everyone in the school community may thrive, have fun, and positively impact both the school and the larger community. HIGHLY Successful LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: Highly effective leadership and management motivates, directs, and appreciates everyone while fostering personal growth, development, and excellence in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere. SCHOOL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Ongoing student improvement makes sure that all students at least meet local and national standards. SCHOOL COMMUNITY: Everyone is valued equally, and opportunities for equality are provided so that people can cooperate and get access to a variety of services and supports in the community. Resources, budget, and finances were effectively, efficiently, and creatively managed to meet present and future needs while guaranteeing greatest value and ongoing school development. SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: A well-planned and resourced setting fosters engaging, thought-provoking, and challenging learning where everyone's potential is maximised.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
A-
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B-
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A
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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 | 21.5 | 25.8 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 100 |
| 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 | 107 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 105 | 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 | 77% | 62.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.19% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 104 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 103 | 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 | 64% 5 | 65.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.67% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 104 2 | 104 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 104 | 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 | 69% 9 | 67.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 6% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 | 106 | 104 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 103 | 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 | 60% | 67.58% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.25% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rift House Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
