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Heathfield Primary School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics well and pupils enjoy learning to read. Detailed plans help pupils build knowledge step by step in mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Subjects like history, geography, and science are well-planned with teachers delivering effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure consistency in subject plans and assessments, particularly in art, design, and technology.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics. Daily recaps and detailed plans help pupils remember important aspects.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders fill gaps in learning; pupils receive extra support in 'the Ark' and 'the Rainbow room'.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School is calm, friendly, and orderly. Pupils understand and follow the reward system.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive support in 'the Ark' and 'the Rainbow room', ensuring they can succeed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils trust adults to help and any issues are resolved quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; staff are well-trained and attentive to pupils' needs.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of cultural activities, sports clubs, and local visits.
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Heathfield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.

It has 422 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 50% 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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Darlington DL1 1EJ
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
B+
Ofset report Good - Outstanding
Age range 3-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.6 23.1 25.7
Proficient Math 101 107 105
Proficient Read 101 105 107
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 101 102 97
Reading 101 104 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 50% 55% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 8.03% 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 -3.3 Below Average
Writing -1 Below Average
Maths -2.6 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 104 3 104 96
Reading 102 1 104 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% 18 64.46% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 11.96% 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 0.4 Average
Writing 0.2 Average
Maths 1.6 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 101 1 100 94
Reading 103 2 105 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 47% 63.21% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 2 9.29% 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 -1.1 Below Average
Writing 1.5 Above Average
Maths -2.3 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 102 99 93
Reading 101 99 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 47% 57.32% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 9.08% 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 -2.8 Below Average
Writing -3.8 Below Average
Maths -1.0 Below 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 - 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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heathfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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