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Hamsterley Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Hamsterley Primary School
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Hamsterley Primary School
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- Hamsterley DL13 3QF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for children | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils learn to read quickly and fluently, staff are well trained.
Success of the Curriculum: New curriculums introduced are more ambitious and positively impacting pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge in some subjects not identified; teachers unclear on specific content for each year group.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour throughout school, motivated by reward systems.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong grasp of new learning but gaps in prior knowledge hinder progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support provided for reading, though checking systems need improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Improved provision helping progress, though support strategies need to be more precise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School provides necessary skills to keep themselves safe, bullying is not an issue.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff-pupil relationships are strong, fostering a respectful environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Reading communication journals encourage home reading.
Extracurricular Activities: Benefits from extra-curricular opportunities shared across the federation.
Outdoor Facilities: Large outdoor area beneficial for early years.
Teacher Engagement: Engaged in new curriculums, though sometimes unclear on learning goals.
Impact on Student Progress: New curriculums having positive impact, but gaps and misconceptions slow progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need clearer understanding of important knowledge pupils should learn.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems to check pupil progress need refining, particularly in reading.
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Hamsterley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 34 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 33% 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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The staff and governors at Hamsterley Primary School involve parents and community people in the activities of our school through regular parent meetings, invitations to school events, workshops to enhance literacy and numeracy, and educational outings. Parents, governors, and community members assist the school in a variety of ways, and the "Friends of the School" are highly active in raising money to improve the school's resources. In order to enhance the teacher/parent collaboration for the benefit of all students, we also apply the school's ethos through the adoption of a "Open-Door" policy, which allows parents to visit the school whenever it is convenient.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 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 | 33% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.35% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | - | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.1% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 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% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 10.1% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | - | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.42% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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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 - 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 | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hamsterley Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
