Brandling Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mulberry Street Felling Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE10 0JB |
| Phone | 01914334079 |
| Reference Number | 108359 |
Brandling Primary School has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to Good overall. The school fosters a friendly environment where strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive atmosphere. The curriculum is well-designed and ambitious, catering to all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, there are areas of concern regarding the consistency of assessment and the adaptation of teaching, which can sometimes hinder progress for certain pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 225 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.44%
Girls: 51.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 6 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.9% |
| African | 5.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 4% |
| Indian | 4% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships foster a welcoming and friendly environment.
- High expectations of achievement for all pupils.
- Exceptional personal development opportunities for students.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Quality provision for early years education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to check pupils' knowledge.
- Missed opportunities to advance learning when pupils are ready.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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