Birtley East Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highfield Birtley County Durham DH3 1QQ |
| Phone | 01914102551 |
| Reference Number | 108337 |
Birtley East Community Primary School has maintained its good standards as identified during the previous inspection. The school provides a warm and welcoming environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. There is a strong emphasis on personal development, with a diverse range of extracurricular activities that promote students' talents and interests. The curriculum is well-structured, particularly in early years education, setting a strong foundation for future learning. However, there are some subjects where pupils do not have a secure grasp of key concepts, and the school is actively working to refine these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.49%
Girls: 50.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| 2 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 3 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 4 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 31 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jun 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils form strong relationships with staff and feel supported.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement and behavior.
- A well-structured curriculum prepares pupils for their next educational steps.
- Pupils are particularly strong in mathematics.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities are well attended and appreciated by students.
- Strong emphasis on personal development helps pupils learn about citizenship.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not ensure pupils develop a secure understanding of key knowledge.
- Certain concepts and essential vocabulary are not emphasized adequately.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU |
0.53 miles |
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY |
0.58 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN |
0.86 miles |
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Blackfell Primary School
Knoulberry, Blackfell, Knoulberry Washington, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA |
1.06 miles |
|
Springwell Village Primary School
Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX |
1.19 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
Off Pickering Green, Harlow Green, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7HX |
1.19 miles |
|
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL |
1.31 miles |
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Portobello Primary School
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY |
1.31 miles |
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Harlow Green Community Primary School
Harlow Green Lane, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7TB |
1.32 miles |
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Oxclose Nursery School
Brancepeth Road, Washington, NE38 0LA |
1.34 miles |
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Oxclose Primary Academy
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA |
1.35 miles |
|
Holley Park Academy
Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR |
1.38 miles |
|
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Easington Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7LH |
1.46 miles |
|
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Springwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7AA |
1.49 miles |
|
Barley Mow Primary School
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ |
1.52 miles |
|
Albany Village Primary School
Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA |
1.61 miles |
|
Lambton Primary School
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL |
1.7 miles |
|
Kibblesworth Academy
West View, Kibblesworth, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0XP |
1.72 miles |
|
George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL |
1.74 miles |
|
Larkspur Community Primary School
Beacon Lough East, Larkspur Primary School, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SS |
1.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
0.93 miles |
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Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN |
1.33 miles |
|
The Cedars Academy
Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QD |
1.66 miles |
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Hill Top School
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT |
1.88 miles |
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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ |
2 miles |
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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
2.02 miles |
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Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA |
2.09 miles |
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Furrowfield School
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9RZ |
2.23 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
2.45 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
2.47 miles |
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XP Gateshead
Swards Road, Felling, NE10 9UZ |
2.61 miles |
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Dryden School
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5UR |
2.68 miles |
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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
3 miles |
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Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
3.01 miles |
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Emmanuel College
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN |
3.49 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
3.51 miles |
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Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
10 Rydal Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HG |
3.57 miles |
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Haskel School
53 Bewick Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4DR |
3.59 miles |
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The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bede House, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3HY |
3.75 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
3.87 miles |