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Norton Primary Academy
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- Stockton-on-Tees TS20 2RD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have strengthened the teaching of reading across the school. Pupils read regularly, demonstrating fluency and understanding.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils experience a broad curriculum. However, in subjects such as science and geography, teachers do not use assessment information to plan activities that build upon what pupils already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not use assessment information to plan activities that help pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding in subjects like science and geography.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their individual starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled teaching assistants work effectively alongside teachers. Together, they make a strong contribution to pupils’ learning and development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They are very proud of their school and cooperate extremely well with one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND also make good progress because of the effective support they receive.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults are vigilant in ensuring the welfare and safety of pupils. A strong safeguarding culture is evident.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a long-established culture of keeping pupils safe. Staff receive high-quality training ensuring they are vigilant.
Parent Feedback: One parent's words capture the views of many, stating: 'Teachers are caring and supporting towards all children, so they reach their potential.'
Parental Involvement: Parents receive regular and detailed updates about how their children are doing at school. Staff are readily available if parents wish to talk about a particular issue.
Extracurricular Activities: Sports coaches run a range of clubs during and after school. Participation rates are high.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the Reception class are delighted with the new outdoor area, which provides greater space and more opportunities to engage with nature.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders place high importance on improving the quality of teaching and learning. Teachers and teaching assistants are skilled and have strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching has improved and is now good, benefiting pupils' progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: There is a consistent approach to teaching and learning; teachers use their secure subject knowledge to plan learning that sustains pupils’ interests and challenges their thinking.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A number of middle leaders are new to their role. They are enthusiastic and keen to support school improvements but it is too soon to see the evidence of their work reflected in the learning and progress of pupils across the wider curriculum.
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About Us
Norton Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 366 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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C+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 21 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 106 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 108 | 109 |
| 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 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 | 78% | 60.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.67% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | 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 1 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 101 | 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% 6 | 66.9% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 10.86% | 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 | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | 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 | 105 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 99 | 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% 26 | 63.32% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 8.22% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 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 | 55% | 54.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.59% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 22nd 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norton Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1