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Hetton Primary School
- Primary
- Hetton DH5 9ND
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Developed a systematic approach to teaching phonics and introduced a new assessment system.
Success of the Curriculum: Recent changes in the curriculum support writing and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not consistently pitch learning tasks appropriately to ensure progress for all groups of pupils in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making good progress in phonics and enjoy solving problems in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Detailed reading records show that children throughout school regularly read to an adult and targeted children are heard more frequently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a strength; pupils are polite, welcoming, and incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with efficiently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Close working relationships with outside agencies support children’s social care.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and always dealt with efficiently and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive necessary training on child protection and safeguarding matters; pupils know how to stay safe online.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers talk passionately about the school; feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Parental Involvement: Parents praise the team spirit and sense of community provided by the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers' questioning effectively challenges children to use mathematical vocabulary accurately to explain their reasoning.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress from key stage 1 to key stage 2 in mathematics is average, and current pupils are making good progress in Year 1 in reading and phonics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not consistently pitch learning tasks appropriately in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A mastery approach to mathematics is adopted; however, opportunities are sometimes missed for pupils to address misconceptions.
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About Us
Hetton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 192 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 102 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 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 | 45% | 60.32% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.03% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | 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.
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 | 101 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 4 | 102 | 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 | 44% 12 | 64.56% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.55% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 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 | 56% 1 | 63.59% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 8 | 9.7% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 100 | 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 | 55% | 63.93% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.94% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hetton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1