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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
- Primary
- Brandon and Byshottles DH7 9QF
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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 | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Strong focus on phonics; pupils read often for pleasure and learning, developing into fluent readers by end of Key Stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with high expectations; pupils study a range of subjects to gain GCSE qualifications.
Areas Needing Improvement: School does not maintain effective oversight of curriculum implementation, needs strategies to ensure pupils remember key knowledge over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read often, enjoy it, and develop fluency by end of Key Stage 1; curriculum includes strong focus on key skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Students who need help, including those with SEND, receive appropriate support like extra personalized or small group learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; they are polite, respectful, and bullying is not tolerated.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive appropriate support to access the curriculum, including extra phonics sessions and reading practice.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; pupils know there are adults they can talk to if worried and feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School prioritizes health, safety, and welfare highly, meeting required standards and providing a supportive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Comprehensive safeguarding policy, staff trained to identify abuse signs
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Health, welfare and fire safety measures in place; perimeter checks secure premises
Parent Feedback: Parents are very complimentary, appreciating regular meetings and support; typically 'can’t recommend the school highly enough'.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the range of support and regular meetings with staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of enrichment activities, clubs, and residential experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about working at the school, feeling valued and enjoying their colleagues.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective use of assessment to identify next steps and address misconceptions, ensuring consistent progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No new staff planned despite increase in students; current staffing sufficient
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 94 students from age 4-16 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
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