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Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
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Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
- Primary
- Lanchester DH7 0HU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Foundational Skills: High-quality reading resources interest and engage young readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Progress rates for different groups of pupils recovered and showed improvement.
Foundational Skills: Pupils quickly learn to read, show enthusiasm for books, and apply phonics knowledge effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum engages pupils, links subjects like math with art, fostering curiosity and progressive learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Boys do not always perform as well as girls in early years and key stage 1.
Areas Needing Improvement: Key knowledge in some foundation subjects lacks clarity; pupils find connection challenging.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The attainment at the end of both key stages indicates a three-year rising trend in all subjects at the expected standard.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff form good links with parents and use graded challenge tasks to support pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils call it the 'best school on earth' and say, 'teachers really look after us'.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make connections in learning, applying mathematics to other subjects; reading is well-established.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check understanding regularly and address gaps, aiding pupils who struggle.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are self-motivated, behave well, and work hard towards ambitious targets.
Support for SEND Pupils: Outcomes for pupils who have SEND and disadvantaged pupils in reading, writing and mathematics were higher than those with similar starting points nationally.
Support for SEND Pupils: Dedicated support for SEND pupils ensures access to the same curriculum, promoting equality.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with detailed records and up-to-date staff training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are knowledgeable about how to stay safe online and feel that teachers help them feel special.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school environment is safe with effective safeguarding practices and attentive adult intervention.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes a safe and inclusive atmosphere where equality among students thrives.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school for the quality of communication and feel confident that their children are safe and happy.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive, valuing the extensive information shared about children's education.
Extracurricular Activities: Many trips and varied opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide-ranging activities include arts, international trips, and outdoor learning, enhancing student experience.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers model correct letter sounds and use practical interactive comprehension lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Changes made by leaders to the teaching of reading have helped all pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers consistently apply the school’s assessment policy, helping pupils improve their work.
Teacher Engagement: Strong teamwork fosters positive morale among staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Progressive teaching through well-sequenced lessons positively impacts students' success.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some boys do not achieve as well as girls, but plans are in place to address this.
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About Us
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 460 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | - | 21 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 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 | 107 | 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 | 76% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 106 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 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 | 80% 3 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 13 | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above 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 | 106 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 83% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 11 | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 78% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1