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Northside Primary School
- Primary
- Workington CA14 1BD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are well trained in teaching phonics starting from Nursery.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and challenging, helping pupils consolidate prior learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in how some subjects like science and design technology are taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils, including disadvantaged and those with SEND, achieve well in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Small-group support helps pupils who fall behind catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and understand the behaviour system well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure that SEND pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are good at addressing any silly behaviour problems quickly. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular visits from safety services and secure site ensure pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents engage through Ofsted Parent View and give feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of after-school clubs and regular trips.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy coming to work and appreciate the support.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make lessons fun, leading to good student engagement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Few teachers share many roles, causing inconsistencies in teaching some subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to develop subject leadership skills further.
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Northside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 80 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To provide students with a comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum that offers rich, age-appropriate experiences and opportunity to help each child reach their full potential. To create a secure atmosphere at school, both inside and outside, where students can learn to live healthfully and safely. to create and grow effective learning alliances between the community, the family, and the school. to make learning enjoyable while providing high-quality instruction and support in all areas of learning, giving our kids the self-assurance they need to achieve. Having high standards for our kids' performance will help them develop positive attitudes toward their work, enquiring minds, and a desire to study throughout their lives. to establish a warm, loving, and encouraging learning environment so that everyone—staff included—feels appreciated and respected.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
D-
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 21.8 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 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 | - | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | - | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 4.49% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 104 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 89 | 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 | 71% | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.45% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 | - | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 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 | - | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.48% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 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 | - | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.75% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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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 - 6th 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 | 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 | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northside Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1