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Belle Vue Primary School
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Belle Vue Primary School
- Primary
- Carlisle CA2 7PT
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports good progress in mathematics and writing, and pupils enjoy using ICT for learning.
Foundational Skills: Teaching of foundational skills in reading, maths, and phonics is effective, with some room for improvement in early reading skills for boys.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure activities meet diverse learning needs and improve early reading skills for boys at Key Stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Good progress in mathematics, but early reading skills need improvement, particularly for boys.
Support for SEND Pupils: Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils feel very safe. Procedures for tackling persistent absence are robust.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff manage pupils’ behaviour well and ensure their safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel this is a good school and praise its management of behaviour and safety.
Extracurricular Activities: Exciting extracurricular activities, especially in music and sport, are well received by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are fun and make lessons interesting, leading to improved achievement since the last inspection.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong impact on student progress, especially in Year 6 and Reception.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent lesson observations and systematic reviews of pupil progress improve teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenges include ensuring more consistent activity planning and improving early reading for boys.
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About Us
Belle Vue Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 435 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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 recognise that selecting a primary school for your child is a significant choice.
By selecting Belle Vue, you have our assurance that we will take every precaution and that, working together, this period will be pleasurable for your kid.
The goal of our team is to get to know each child as a person. This process begins even before your kid arrives at our facility, and it marks the start of a relationship that will deepen and develop during your child's time in our care.
During this period, we will collaborate closely with you as parents to make sure that your child's educational experience is fruitful and successful.
The employees at Belle Vue are hardworking, gifted, and knowledgeable.
Our school has top-notch facilities, and we want every child to learn in the ideal setting.
The school in Belle Vue is inclusive.
Regardless of a child's starting point, we work to reach the greatest standards for each and every one of them.
Whatever the specific circumstances of your child, we strive to provide a curriculum that is tailored to their need, one that encourages learning fun and provides equitable opportunity for everyone.
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We recognise that selecting a primary school for your child is a significant choice.
By selecting Belle Vue, you have our assurance that we will take every precaution and that, working together, this period will be pleasurable for your kid.
The goal of our team is to get to know each child as a person. This process begins even before your kid arrives at our facility, and it marks the start of a relationship that will deepen and develop during your child's time in our care.
During this period, we will collaborate closely with you as parents to make sure that your child's educational experience is fruitful and successful.
The employees at Belle Vue are hardworking, gifted, and knowledgeable.
Our school has top-notch facilities, and we want every child to learn in the ideal setting.
The school in Belle Vue is inclusive.
Regardless of a child's starting point, we work to reach the greatest standards for each and every one of them.
Whatever the specific circumstances of your child, we strive to provide a curriculum that is tailored to their need, one that encourages learning fun and provides equitable opportunity for everyone.
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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 |
C
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | - |
| 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 | 105 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 70% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.49% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | 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 | 104 1 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 89 | 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% 4 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 7.45% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 2 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 92 | 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 | 65% 15 | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 8.48% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 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 | 50% | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.75% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below 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 - 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Belle Vue Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1