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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
Effectiveness of the early years Good
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Foundational Skills: New reading initiatives aim to improve progression. Pupils achieve much better outcomes in writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieved higher outcomes at key stage 1 and strong progress in mathematics across the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: Enhance learning routines in the Reception class and embed new reading approaches for consistent progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils made outstanding progress in writing and mathematics, although progress in reading was less significant.
Support for Falling Behind: Extensive support for pupils with SEN, including regular meetings with parents.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to learning and respectful behaviours are cultivated among pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-considered support for pupils' communication, language needs, social and emotional development.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and staff effectively address potential instances; high standards of care and support.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong links with social care and external partners promote welfare and safety.
Parental Involvement: Regular meetings with parents to review pupil support and progress.
Parent Feedback: Too few responses to produce a report; however, continuous involvement initiatives are noted.
Extracurricular Activities: Yoga and additional forms of therapy are provided to support pupil well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers cultivate positive attitudes to learning and have developed an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.
Impact on Student Progress: Higher standards now achieved reflect the effect of new appointments and strong leadership.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous systems in place to continually check the quality of teaching and rates of pupils' progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to enhance reading progress and maintain consistency across year groups.
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Laygate Community School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.

It has 250 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 56% 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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.7 - 21.2
Proficient Math 103 111 106
Proficient Read 103 107 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

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Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 97 97
Reading 103 98 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 56% 61.37% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 7.74% 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 -0.1 Average
Writing -1 Below Average
Maths 0.5 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 105 1 94 96
Reading 104 1 94 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 64% 14 60.13% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 5 10.41% 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 2.2 Above Average
Writing 3.5 Above Average
Maths 1.7 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 2 95 94
Reading 105 5 98 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 78% 19 62.69% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 1 10.81% 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 1.6 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 4.7 Well 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 104 97 93
Reading 100 96 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 59% 59% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 7% 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 1.0 Above Average
Writing 4.8 Well Above Average
Maths 4.7 Well 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 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Laygate Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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