Caedmon Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitehall Road Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE8 4LH |
| Phone | 01914334095 |
| Reference Number | 108380 |
Caedmon Community Primary School is performing well overall, receiving a good rating across all inspection areas. The school provides an inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, bolstered by strong staff-pupil relationships and a focus on respect and responsibility. Leadership demonstrates high expectations for academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that pupils are well-supported and encouraged in their learning journeys. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement in aligning the early years curriculum with the whole-school approach, particularly in science, which affects some pupils' readiness for Year 1.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 239 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.56%
Girls: 46.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.9% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| African | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a wonderfully inclusive environment.
- Strong relationships are cultivated between staff and pupils.
- High expectations and ambitions are set for all pupils.
- Reading is prioritized with extensive resources and support.
- Effective early identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils exhibit good behaviour and a strong sense of responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- The early years curriculum does not fully align with the whole-school curriculum.
- Pupils' writing in subjects other than English is variable and does not meet expectations.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| 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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 3.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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