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Kingsley Primary School
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Kingsley Primary School
- Primary
- Hartlepool TS25 5JR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is effectively developed across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: The school’s curriculum is broad and balanced.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough opportunities for pupils to practise writing skills in subjects other than English.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in 2018 were above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind receive appropriate interventions and support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show highly positive attitudes and a keenness for learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is exemplary.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding rigorously upheld by all staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school offers a caring environment where pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Strong engagement with families has improved attendance levels.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The opportunities for physical education and sport at the school are very good.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are very well motivated and respect the headteacher’s continual push for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching promotes good rates of progress for low- and middle-ability learners.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Performance management is administered and led effectively with challenging targets.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The progress for the most able pupils is not as strong.
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Kingsley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 469 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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425 students attend Kingsley Primary School, which also features a 39-seat nursery.
We have won numerous national honours.
A government grant allowed us to construct a new Key Stage 1 wing and nursery in October 2000, and the entire school has now been renovated to an extremely high quality.
a dedication to having high standards for student behaviour and achievement.
a dedication to offering assistance to all kids and employees.
a goal to offer a joyful, secure, calm, and organised atmosphere that helps all kids to realise their full academic, social, and artistic potential.
Children are at the centre of all we do here at Kingsley.
To keep every kid at the centre of our instruction, every member of the team is essential.
To give children a high-quality, engaging, and creative education that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in contemporary Britain.
to guarantee that our kids remain the focus of everything we do.
to promote equality for all students and to be a fully inclusive school.
to give everyone access to an affordable, comprehensive, and balanced education.
to educate kids the skills they'll need to succeed in today's modern Britain and to prepare them for the future.
to guarantee that our kids adopt a pro-learning mindset and behaviour.
to give all kids access to a diverse curriculum of experiences.
to offer staff members the training and CPD they need to succeed, develop, and make an impact on teaching and learning.
Enjoy your time on our website, please.
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425 students attend Kingsley Primary School, which also features a 39-seat nursery.
We have won numerous national honours.
A government grant allowed us to construct a new Key Stage 1 wing and nursery in October 2000, and the entire school has now been renovated to an extremely high quality.
a dedication to having high standards for student behaviour and achievement.
a dedication to offering assistance to all kids and employees.
a goal to offer a joyful, secure, calm, and organised atmosphere that helps all kids to realise their full academic, social, and artistic potential.
Children are at the centre of all we do here at Kingsley.
To keep every kid at the centre of our instruction, every member of the team is essential.
To give children a high-quality, engaging, and creative education that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in contemporary Britain.
to guarantee that our kids remain the focus of everything we do.
to promote equality for all students and to be a fully inclusive school.
to give everyone access to an affordable, comprehensive, and balanced education.
to educate kids the skills they'll need to succeed in today's modern Britain and to prepare them for the future.
to guarantee that our kids adopt a pro-learning mindset and behaviour.
to give all kids access to a diverse curriculum of experiences.
to offer staff members the training and CPD they need to succeed, develop, and make an impact on teaching and learning.
Enjoy your time on our website, please.
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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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A
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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 | 16.5 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| 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 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 105 | 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 | 63% | 62.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.19% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 106 2 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 103 | 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 | 73% 5 | 65.53% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.67% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | 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 | 104 2 | 104 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 78% 2 | 67.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 106 | 104 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 103 | 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 | 80% | 67.58% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.25% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kingsley Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1