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North Newton Community Primary School
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North Newton Community Primary School
- Primary
- North Petherton TA7 0BG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: All staff are trained in how to teach phonics. Pupils learn and remember new sounds well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have strengthened the teaching of early reading. Pupils get off to a good start learning their sounds and developing a love of books.
Areas Needing Improvement: Currently, there is insufficient attention given to what pupils already know, limiting opportunities to deepen knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils show enthusiasm for mathematics and develop confidence in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure extra support for pupils who need help to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and welcoming.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know all pupils well, including those with SEND. Additional support or equipment is available as needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is no bullying because everyone gets on; pupils are confident there will be someone to help if needed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders give a high priority to keeping pupils safe. Staff can identify when pupils are at risk.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that pupils are happy and would recommend the school to others.
Parental Involvement: Parents praise the 'warmth' of staff whom they say are 'nurturing' and 'approachable'.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy additional activities such as Bikeability and activities week, and look forward to a residential trip.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and are proud to be part of the North Newton team.
Impact on Student Progress: Recent changes have further strengthened pupils' fluency to support their mathematical reasoning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors have correctly identified that monitoring of the new curriculum is now a priority.
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About Us
North Newton Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 92 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Regardless of ability or unique need, we are all fully devoted to giving our children at North Newton the finest care possible.
We want to make sure that our kids learn new things all their lives and provide an example for others.
Please take the time to explore our constantly-evolving website as well as our school's Facebook page to see all the various features, activities, and content that North Newton Primary School offers its happy students who work hard, behave honourably, and love their time there.
Please schedule a visit with our school office if you'd like a tour of the facility. We'd be pleased to show you around.
The last time we were here 21st November 2017 inspection "Your school offers a fun and engaging environment where kids can study." "The variety of groups offered by the school demonstrates your dedication to giving students a well-rounded education.
The numerous opportunities for writing in other disciplines have improved students' writing; writing is now a strength in the school." Parents are pleased with their child's education and highly commend the staff members' approachability.
For DFE Performance Tables, go here.
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If you don't have any links right now but are considering enrolling in our school, we hope you will find our website to be user- and reader-friendly.
Regardless of ability or unique need, we are all fully devoted to giving our children at North Newton the finest care possible.
We want to make sure that our kids learn new things all their lives and provide an example for others.
Please take the time to explore our constantly-evolving website as well as our school's Facebook page to see all the various features, activities, and content that North Newton Primary School offers its happy students who work hard, behave honourably, and love their time there.
Please schedule a visit with our school office if you'd like a tour of the facility. We'd be pleased to show you around.
The last time we were here 21st November 2017 inspection "Your school offers a fun and engaging environment where kids can study." "The variety of groups offered by the school demonstrates your dedication to giving students a well-rounded education.
The numerous opportunities for writing in other disciplines have improved students' writing; writing is now a strength in the school." Parents are pleased with their child's education and highly commend the staff members' approachability.
For DFE Performance Tables, go here.
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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-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 105 |
| 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 | 102 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 57% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.42% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 108 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 94 | 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 | 82% 7 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 16 | 9.22% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 108 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 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 | 75% 2 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 2 | 8.19% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 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 | 73% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 8.13% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Newton Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1