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Throston Primary School
- Primary
- Hartlepool TS26 0TJ
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The report highlights a high focus on providing appropriate targets for reading, writing, and mathematical tasks.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress with above-average attainment in writing and maths.
Areas Needing Improvement: More practical, investigative, and creative ways to practice writing and mathematical skills across the curriculum are needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading is above average at the end of Year 2 and Year 6, with writing improving quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: A rigorous analysis of each pupil’s needs ensures interventions are appropriate and well-planned, enabling them to make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is consistently good and often outstanding, supported by excellent pupil attitudes to work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are effectively supported, making good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly and effectively; pupils feel very safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff are vigilant about pupils' safety, and there is a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school's offerings, highlighting good quality breakfast and after-school club.
Parental Involvement: Relationships with parents, carers, and the community are exceptionally positive, with high levels of parental praise.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a good quality breakfast and after-school club, and pupils have opportunities for practical tasks like animating a history topic.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers effectively praise and support pupils in lessons, fostering excellent relationships.
Impact on Student Progress: High focus on teachers providing pupils with appropriate targets has led to good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to provide even more closely matched work to pupil abilities and consistency in marking.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ marking of pupils’ work is variable; needs improvement for consistency.
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About Us
Throston Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 454 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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Our school is active and pleasant, with lots going on. This website seeks to introduce you to the school while also regularly updating information for students, parents, and other community members. We really hope you enjoy exploring our school's website and discover the details you need. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with the school directly by calling (01429) 288291 or sending an email to [email protected]. Please be aware that the website debuted on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. It has undergone numerous alterations; the most recent one was introduced on Monday, May 13, 2019. The current challenge is to keep on adding content and enhancing functionality. Flint Walk, Throston Grange Estate, Throston Primary School, Hartlepool, TS26 0TJ. Please be aware that we are pleased to give free paper copies of the content on this website. Inquire with the school office.
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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-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 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 | 104 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 105 | 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 | 68% | 62.78% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.19% | 7.4% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 103 | 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% | 65.53% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 6.67% | 9.69% |
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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 106 1 | 104 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 104 | 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% 6 | 67.23% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 6% | 9.14% |
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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 104 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 103 | 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 | 82% | 67.58% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.25% | 8.17% |
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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Throston Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1