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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Satisfactory |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Satisfactory |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Satisfactory |
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Foundational Skills: Not enough Year 1 pupils achieved the national standard in phonics; reading is crucial for educational success.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress from their starting points in reading, writing, and mathematics but not sufficient to catch up with peers nationally.
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle leaders need more time to check on teaching and assessment; some adults do not have high enough expectations of pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics from their individual starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Multi-disciplinary team established including an occupational therapist, child and adolescent mental health worker, and speech and language therapist.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff model proper behaviours at all times; reduction in the number of restraints and exclusions.
Support for SEND Pupils: New assistant headteachers are promising SEN coordinators and support pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Systems and procedures for pupil safety during arrival and departure are robust; staff fully trained in safeguarding and child protection.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Reduction in the number of restraints; pupils understand digital dangers and know not to share personal information.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate efforts resulting in improved pupil behaviors both in school and at home.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers ensure LSAs are effectively deployed and highly skilled in behavior management.
Impact on Student Progress: Variation in pupil progress; sometimes adults do not have high expectations leading to less rapid progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders find it difficult to manage their subjects due to lack of time for classroom assessments.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' plans needed to include numerical targets for evaluating the impact on pupils' progress.
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Walworth School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 81 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% 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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County Durham's Walworth School is a maintained special school.
For young children exhibiting social, emotional, and mental health issues, ages 4 to 11, we offer specialised day and residential schooling (SEMH).
Many of our students were unable to access the curriculum efficiently before enrolling in our school due to their unique behavioural or learning challenges.
Walworth School is dedicated to improving student performance and empowering students to see their potential for growth by assisting them through a specialised and interesting curriculum.
Every student who attends Walworth School has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which designates the institution as the child's most suitable care setting.
The primary and supplemental needs of the students are determined by the EHCP.
The residential programme at the school, which offers a larger curriculum with a focus on social and emotional well-being, is an important and advantageous feature of the institution.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Levels 1 and 2 are divided into three stages.
Please contact the school office if you would like a paper copy of any of the documents on our website (or in any other format). They will give them to you without charge.
Please get in touch with the school if you need more information, and we will try to be of assistance.
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For young children exhibiting social, emotional, and mental health issues, ages 4 to 11, we offer specialised day and residential schooling (SEMH).
Many of our students were unable to access the curriculum efficiently before enrolling in our school due to their unique behavioural or learning challenges.
Walworth School is dedicated to improving student performance and empowering students to see their potential for growth by assisting them through a specialised and interesting curriculum.
Every student who attends Walworth School has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which designates the institution as the child's most suitable care setting.
The primary and supplemental needs of the students are determined by the EHCP.
The residential programme at the school, which offers a larger curriculum with a focus on social and emotional well-being, is an important and advantageous feature of the institution.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Levels 1 and 2 are divided into three stages.
Please contact the school office if you would like a paper copy of any of the documents on our website (or in any other format). They will give them to you without charge.
Please get in touch with the school if you need more information, and we will try to be of assistance.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Proficient Math | 96 | 94 |
| Proficient Read | 96 | 97 |
| 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 | 96 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 96 | 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 | 0% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below 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 | 99 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 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 | 10% 5 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.8 | Well Below 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 | 103 9 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 6 | 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 | 5% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -7.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below 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 | 94 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 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 | 0% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.3 | Well Below 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walworth School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1