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The quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Requires Improvement
Personal development Requires Improvement
Leadership and management Inadequate
Early years provision Inadequate
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics program is weak and delivery is inconsistent.
Success of the Curriculum: Art and computing have better curriculum guidance, leading to greater success.
Areas Needing Improvement: Mathematics lacks basic knowledge and fluency, affecting reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: External assessments show poor performance at the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Limited support for pupils falling behind, especially in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved behaviour management but disruptive incidents still occur.
Support for SEND Pupils: Targets for SEND pupils are vague and staff lack adequate training.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding but some staff missed recent training updates.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes safety but inconsistency in managing bullying noted.
Parent Feedback: Parent feedback collected through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Participation in sports events and local visits but limited broader experiences.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Art and computing teachers have clear expectations, step-by-step teaching.
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Balliol Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.

It has 161 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 26% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Inadequate 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
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B-
B-
B-
Ofset report Inadequate Good Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16 - 17.4
Proficient Math 98 111 104
Proficient Read 101 107 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 98 97 97
Reading 101 98 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 26% 54.98% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 5.76% 7.4%

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 -2.3 Below Average
Writing -1.1 Below Average
Maths -5.5 Well 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 7 103 96
Reading 101 3 98 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 41% 21 57.85% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 9% 9.69%

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 1.7 Above Average
Writing -1.3 Below Average
Maths -1.8 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 104 4 98 94
Reading 104 1 97 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 62% 29 60.07% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.1% 9.14%

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 2.5 Above Average
Writing -1.9 Below Average
Maths 2 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 100 98 93
Reading 103 96 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 33% 57.2% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.29% 8.17%

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 2.3 Above Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths 0.1 Average
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Balliol Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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