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Neville's Cross Primary School
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Neville's Cross Primary School
- Primary
- City of Durham DH1 4JG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The provision for reading has been enhanced through the introduction of a new phonics programme.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils remember important knowledge and connect it to their new learning well.
Areas Needing Improvement: The books that some pupils are given to read are not matched closely enough to the sounds that they know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of Year 6, pupils achieve standards in reading, writing and mathematics that are significantly above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). On occasion, this support is not tailored to pupils’ individual needs closely enough.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils enjoy life at this school. They are safe and happy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school engages cooperatively with external agencies to meet the needs of pupils and their families.
Parental Involvement: Parents, through the school’s ‘Busy Bee’ questionnaires, contribute to the school’s knowledge of their children regularly.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel that these changes have not been communicated well enough.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a vast range of opportunities and activities that extend the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate this care and support.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide pupils with tasks that help them to recall what they have learned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspection report noted the curriculum is sequenced appropriately and enables pupils to connect new learning with prior knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On occasion, support for SEND pupils is not tailored to their individual needs closely enough.
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About Us
Neville's Cross Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 292 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 82% 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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We hope that the material in our school's brochure, which is available for download, will be helpful to parents, potential parents, and potential staff members. Although accurate at the time of publication, adjustments can be required throughout the academic year. Please get in touch with the school office if you'd like a paper copy of the school brochure. Also in this section you will find information on how we run our school including our current staffing, governing body, our school policies and how we spend our pupil premium and sport premium allocations. View or download our Ofsted Reports and Performance Tables to learn more about how we are doing. Please contact the school office if you would like a paper copy of any of the documents on our website (or in any other format). They will give them to you without charge. Please contact the school if you need more information about any of the items listed in this area, and we will try to assist you. To view our PDF documents on our website, you might need a programme like Adobe Reader, which is available for free download.
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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 |
C+
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B-
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B-
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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 | 21.8 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 108 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 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 | 82% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 | 108 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 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 | 81% 7 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 3 | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 | 107 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 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 | 74% 6 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 15 | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 105 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below 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 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Neville's Cross Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
