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Seaham Trinity Primary School
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Seaham Trinity Primary School
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- Seaham SR7 7SP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| How well children and young people are helped and protected in the residential provision | Good |
| The effectiveness of leaders and managers in the residential provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children quickly develop phonics skills and use them confidently. Most pupils are capable readers by the end of Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards achieved by pupils have remained consistently above those seen nationally.
Areas Needing Improvement: Fewer pupils than average have attained the higher standards possible in reading, writing and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have consistently made significantly more progress than national averages in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Sharp performance management targets have been set for teachers, and additional teaching is being provided to help these pupils hone their skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in lessons and at social times. Pupils are keen to participate in lessons and share their ideas confidently.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils told me that they feel safe in school and trust adults to help them. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Systematic reviews of safeguarding arrangements are conducted annually. Staff training is up to date.
Parent Feedback: I met with a group of parents who were part of the inspection process.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers can book appointments to talk through their worries, and many take up this opportunity.
Extracurricular Activities: Younger pupils have many opportunities to learn outdoors and there are good facilities designed to stimulate their senses. Older pupils benefit from a wide range of visits to enrich their understanding of the world.
Outdoor Facilities: There are good facilities designed to stimulate their senses.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers hold high expectations and are precise in explaining and modelling what they want pupils to achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers foster high expectations and challenge pupils to work hard. Outcomes are on course to remain above those seen nationally.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders have carefully considered how pupils’ progress across the wider curriculum should be assessed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The need to ensure that teaching across each year group is sufficiently challenging for the most able pupils.
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Seaham Trinity Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 402 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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In September 2008, Seaham Trinity Primary School became operational as a brand-new building.
We have made a lot of effort since we first opened to raise the standard of the care provided to our kids.
Our more recent, improved results for student achievement across the school provide evidence of this.
Although there is still space for improvement throughout the school, recent Ofsted inspections have noted the significant progress we have achieved toward becoming a good school.
We now rank among the top 100 most improved schools in the nation because to our improvement in achievement over the past three years.
Parents' opinions on the school were solicited during our most recent inspection in April 2018, and we received over 180 answers.
All of those replies were extremely complimentary of the school and the calibre of the services provided to the students.
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In September 2008, Seaham Trinity Primary School became operational as a brand-new building.
We have made a lot of effort since we first opened to raise the standard of the care provided to our kids.
Our more recent, improved results for student achievement across the school provide evidence of this.
Although there is still space for improvement throughout the school, recent Ofsted inspections have noted the significant progress we have achieved toward becoming a good school.
We now rank among the top 100 most improved schools in the nation because to our improvement in achievement over the past three years.
Parents' opinions on the school were solicited during our most recent inspection in April 2018, and we received over 180 answers.
All of those replies were extremely complimentary of the school and the calibre of the services provided to the students.
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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 |
B-
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B-
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A-
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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 | 19.2 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 62% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 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 | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
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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 | 103 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 75% 1 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above 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 | 107 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 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 | 76% 1 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 10 | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | 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 | 107 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 77% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | 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 - 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Seaham Trinity Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1