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Alverton Primary School
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Alverton Primary School
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- Northallerton DL6 1RB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective phonics teaching has resulted in improved pupils’ outcomes in Year 1 phonics standard, but lower-ability pupils need better-matched reading books.
Success of the Curriculum: Work to improve pupils’ progress in subjects other than English and mathematics has got off to a good start.
Foundational Skills: Early reading prioritized. New phonics scheme improves achievement.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, ambitious, prepares pupils well with high expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Lower-ability pupils need reading books that match their developing phonics skills to improve fluency and accuracy.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve attendance and embed new behaviour systems.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Provisional 2018 key stage 2 test results show that the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics exceeds the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils and those who have SEN and/or disabilities are making good gains in their learning due to improved direction and support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is good. Pupils display positive attitudes to learning and conduct well around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils achieve well; some older pupils need targeted support.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted interventions with appropriate resources help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive in lessons, variable during playtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Carefully directed support has resulted in more pupils working at national age-related expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Precise strategies, same end goals as peers, celebrated characteristic.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils are taught a variety of ways to keep safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ well-being is given high priority; they feel safe and well supported, trusting the adults in school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe, educated on online safety, risk identification.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Parents value opportunities to be involved in their children's learning, such as DEEP sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of sports and competitive events, greatly increasing pupils' sporting opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has been developing outdoor learning areas to meet curriculum needs.
Extracurricular Activities: Various activities like STEM days spark curiosity.
Teacher Engagement: Staff members and governors clearly understand what is expected and what is being achieved.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have successfully improved areas needing swift improvement, leading to higher expectations for pupils' presentation and extended pieces of writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers give clearer feedback in line with the school’s policy, helping pupils to improve their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Engaging lessons with well-developed subject expertise.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers must insist on high standards of presentation in pupils’ work, and misconceptions in letter formation must be addressed.
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About Us
Alverton Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 226 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 52% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 25.8 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 52% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | 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 | 105 1 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 84 | 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 | 67% 8 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.25% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 1 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 82 | 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 | 75% 7 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.49% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 103 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 84 | 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 | 68% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.15% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alverton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1