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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Leaders ensure reading is high on the agenda with consistent good teaching across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Senior leaders have secured strengths in the quality of teaching and enrich the curriculum effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Current plans are not sharp enough to ensure focused improvements in teaching and deepening learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading by the end of key stage 2 has been above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent 'can do' attitudes and are immensely proud of their achievements.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils read infrequently with skilled adults in school, impacting progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: The special educational needs coordinator is skilled and knowledgeable, ensuring detailed support plans for good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff take responsibilities seriously, ensuring pupils feel safe; effective measures against bullying reported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults’ effort in promoting emotional wellness is exceptional, contributing to a positive environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the inclusive ethos and enrichment activities offered by the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents describe children as happy and safe; staff address issues raised by parents effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced effectively via a wide array of enrichment activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor environments are well-organized, creating a happy buzz of activity.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers show strong subject knowledge and use assessment information well to plan lessons that capture interest.
Impact on Student Progress: Students make strong gains in learning due to effective teaching strategies.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching is assessed via regular observations and adjustments based on pupil needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers overlook repeated spelling errors and high expectations in handwriting.
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Stanley (Crook) Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.

It has 134 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 90% 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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Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.3 - 11.9
Proficient Math 111 111 101
Proficient Read 112 107 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 111 98 97
Reading 112 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 90% 57.35% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 25% 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 5 Well Above Average
Writing 1.6 Above Average
Maths 5.1 Well 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 108 4 97 96
Reading 110 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% 13 60.73% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 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 3.7 Above Average
Writing -3.3 Below Average
Maths 1.4 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 104 96 94
Reading 107 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 61% 14 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 2.1 Above Average
Writing -0.4 Below Average
Maths 0.1 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 104 92 93
Reading 108 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 75% 59.83% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 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 4.9 Well Above Average
Writing -0.1 Average
Maths 0.9 Above Average
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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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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