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Crooksbarn Primary School
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Crooksbarn Primary School
- Primary
- Stockton-on-Tees TS20 1SN
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Based on the inspection date: 27 April 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Subject leaders have developed a well-considered curriculum
Foundational Skills: Reading is not taught consistently well
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not follow the curriculum set out by leaders
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils who struggle with learning to read do not get the right support
Support for Falling Behind: Additional reading sessions for these pupils are not as effective as they could be
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils do not behave well outside the classroom
Support for SEND Pupils: Some pupils with SEND do not receive the help that they need
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff report any concerns about pupils’ safety promptly
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, but some parents raised concerns
Parent Feedback: Some parents do not have confidence in the actions leaders take
Parental Involvement: Leaders work with families to address poor attendance
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular clubs such as mini-chef, eco-club and sport clubs
Teacher Engagement: Reading is not taught consistently well
Impact on Student Progress: Some teachers do not follow the curriculum set out by leaders
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not have the knowledge that they need to teach early reading well
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders have begun to work with teaching staff to develop their subject knowledge
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About Us
Crooksbarn Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 306 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C+
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 21 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 106 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 108 | 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 | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 68% | 60.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.67% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 106 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 74% | 66.9% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 10.86% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | 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.
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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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Crooksbarn Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1