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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
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Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
- Primary
- Gateshead NE21 6PH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers use assessment information to plan appropriate learning activities addressing misconceptions swiftly.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is extended through after-school clubs and educational visits that develop good social skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Monitoring of pupils' progress in subjects other than English and mathematics needs to be more rigorous.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders check pupils’ learning and progress in English and mathematics regularly, ensuring pupils achieve well.
Support for Falling Behind: Actions are taken quickly to support pupils who are at risk of falling behind with timely support in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and have positive attitudes to learning with good conduct around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-trained teaching assistants provide additional and specialised support in lessons, leading to good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff keep detailed records and make sure pupils feel safe, with regular training on safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is strong promotion of pupils' personal development, and pupils feel well cared for and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's effort to give all children an equal opportunity and do not tolerate discrimination.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers are involved positively with the school, reinforcing children's positive attitudes towards education.
Extracurricular Activities: Numerous after-school clubs and educational visits help extend the curriculum and develop social skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are set challenging targets linked to school priorities and their own teaching improvements.
Impact on Student Progress: The commitment to training teachers facilitates improved practice, resulting in better student engagement and progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on teaching quality involve middle leaders and the senior leadership team ensuring effective analysis.
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About Us
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 366 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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 are a dedicated and committed team of staff who aim to work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all children accessing our provision begin to build the foundations of their learning journey in a safe, happy and nurturing environment. We recognise the importance of Early Years education in supporting children to develop and progress both now and throughout their educational lives. Through play-based learning and adult supported activities we endeavour to provide each child with a range of opportunities which stimulates their creativity and supports their development. Together with parents and carers we hope that we can engage each child in Early Years provision and support them to develop and progress through in a variety of carefully planned and exciting learning opportunities, giving them the best possible start to their education. Through our challenging, creative and diverse curriculum we strive to create confident and inquisitive learners who will be a brilliant workforce of the future. In Early Years Foundation Stage we have a committed team of staff who, on a daily basis, show dedication to providing high quality Early Years education for all children. We hope you enjoy taking the time to explore the Early Years section of our website and that it provides insight into our provision. For further information in relation to Early Years, please follow the links above; happy browsing!.
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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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B-
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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 | 22.5 | 25.8 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 103 | 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 | 60% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.28% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 107 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 100 | 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 | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 9.06% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 106 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 77% 7 | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 9.47% | 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 | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 106 | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 102 | 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 | 70% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.84% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | 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 - 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1