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Brighton Avenue Primary School
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- Gateshead NE8 1XS
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics is highly effective, and standards are rising quickly
Success of the Curriculum: The exciting curriculum motivates learning with many opportunities to use developing skills in English and mathematics through other subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Standards at the end of Year 2 are not yet consistently equal to pupils nationally of similar age
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is rapid; standards are now average by the end of Year 6
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupils falling behind are quickly identified and given the support they need to catch up quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding; pupils are polite, respectful, and show great enthusiasm for learning
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs make rapid progress from their starting points
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand different forms of bullying and are sure that staff sort out problems quickly
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure; the school makes every effort to teach pupils about safety and hygiene practices
Parent Feedback: Partnerships with parents are very good with ample opportunities to talk with teachers
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to engage in their children's learning through 'stay and learn' sessions
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of sporting and creative opportunities are available
Outdoor Facilities: At the time of inspection, the outdoor area for early years was not in use due to safety concerns with equipment
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are highly trained and many are inspirational in their work to engage and motivate learning
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations from teachers result in rapid progress in reading, writing, and mathematics
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking quality is of the highest standard, allowing pupils to respond to comments effectively
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, planning does not address all pupils’ achievements within lessons sufficiently
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Brighton Avenue Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 362 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 74% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I sincerely hope that when you look through our website, you'll learn everything you need to know about our institution and get a sense of the excellent opportunities for learning and growth we provide.
Success for all...Because every child is a star! is our school's motto.
Our top objective at school is to give your kid a pleasant and safe environment since we firmly think that these conditions set the groundwork for learning.
All of our students believe that our school is a terrific place to go and that they feel safe and happy there. (Our school is really inclusive.
Half-termly educational visits and guests to the school are woven into our curriculum, which is based on a balance of skills and knowledge, in a rich, creative environment.
Our highly qualified staff members take great pleasure in the work they do and are all utterly dedicated to giving our fantastic children the best possible care and assistance.
2019 Student Questionnaire).
Although we were rated as exceptional in every category at our most recent Ofsted inspection (in October 2014), this does not indicate that we have grown stale.
To make sure that our standards are rising for "ALL" of our children, we continually assess the services we offer.
We constantly encourage and promote a "can do" mentality and maintain very high expectations for our school and one another.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any additional information or have any questions because the school has an open door policy for both new and current parents.
Here are some of the feedback we got from our 2019 Parents' Questionnaire. The staff is really welcoming and genuinely cares about the children.
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Success for all...Because every child is a star! is our school's motto.
Our top objective at school is to give your kid a pleasant and safe environment since we firmly think that these conditions set the groundwork for learning.
All of our students believe that our school is a terrific place to go and that they feel safe and happy there. (Our school is really inclusive.
Half-termly educational visits and guests to the school are woven into our curriculum, which is based on a balance of skills and knowledge, in a rich, creative environment.
Our highly qualified staff members take great pleasure in the work they do and are all utterly dedicated to giving our fantastic children the best possible care and assistance.
2019 Student Questionnaire).
Although we were rated as exceptional in every category at our most recent Ofsted inspection (in October 2014), this does not indicate that we have grown stale.
To make sure that our standards are rising for "ALL" of our children, we continually assess the services we offer.
We constantly encourage and promote a "can do" mentality and maintain very high expectations for our school and one another.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any additional information or have any questions because the school has an open door policy for both new and current parents.
Here are some of the feedback we got from our 2019 Parents' Questionnaire. The staff is really welcoming and genuinely cares about the children.
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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 |
A+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 25.8 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 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 | 74% | 61.42% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.28% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above 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 | 109 6 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 11 | 100 | 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 | 95% 42 | 64.47% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 9.06% | 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 | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well 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 | 103 2 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 7 | 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 | 53% 22 | 67.78% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 9.47% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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 | 105 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 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 | 75% | 64.57% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.84% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above 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 - 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 - 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brighton Avenue Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1