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Western Community Primary School
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Western Community Primary School
- Primary
- North Tyneside NE28 8QL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Consistent teaching in phonics leads to fluent and confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned curriculum ensures activities build on children's knowledge and skills effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils do not recall prior learning as securely as needed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading attainment is high by the end of key stage 2, though key stage 1 outcomes need improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained staff identify emerging needs promptly and put effective support in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well with no disruption to learning; bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils receive effective support and achieve highly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal with bullying swiftly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral support ensuring their well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support offered, capturing thoughts like 'My children are happy, loved and well cared for.'
Parental Involvement: Parents are regularly involved in the school community and activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips and leadership roles in school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and supported with their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations and consistent teaching lead to strong pupil outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects need improvement in embedding prior learning.
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About Us
Western Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 455 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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We provide a top-notch curriculum that encourages kids to strive and achieve their goals. On the boundary of Newcastle and North Tyneside, there is a primary school called Western that is considerably larger than typical. We are a two-form entry primary school with on-site childcare services and a nursery with 52 spaces. Over forty members of our staff are completely committed to giving the youngsters in our community an amazing educational experience.
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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 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 63% | 54.98% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.76% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | 104 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 7 | 98 | 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 | 38% 37 | 57.85% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 7 | 9% | 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 | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 97 | 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% 4 | 60.07% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 8.1% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 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 | 71% | 57.2% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.29% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Western Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
