Ropery Walk Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ropery Walk Seaham County Durham SR7 7JZ |
| Phone | 01915813959 |
| Reference Number | 113993 |
Ropery Walk Primary School is maintaining the standards set by its previous inspection and is performing effectively. Pupils feel happy and safe, fostering a positive learning environment. The school's values emphasize respect and inclusion, and parents express confidence in the quality of education their children receive, particularly in reading. As a result, pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and are enthusiastic about their learning experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 230 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.87%
Girls: 49.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| 2 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 3 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 4 | 25 | 18 | 43 |
| 5 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 6 | 15 | 19 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.3% |
| African | 5.2% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective prioritization of reading leading to improved literacy outcomes.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff contributing to a safe and supportive environment.
- Strong emphasis on high expectations for pupil behaviour and attendance.
- Ambitious curriculum development and professional development for staff.
- Well-planned personal development curriculum that prepares pupils for life beyond school.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in wider curriculum subjects is underdeveloped compared to core subjects.
- Outdoor learning resources are not well matched to the curriculum intent.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 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 | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Bottleworks Road, Seaham, SR7 7NN |
0.12 miles |
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Seaham Trinity Primary School
Princess Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SP |
0.43 miles |
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Dene House Road, St. Mary Magdalene Rc Primary School, Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7BJ |
0.63 miles |
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Seaview Primary School
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8PD |
1.1 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Mill Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HW |
1.6 miles |
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New Seaham Academy
Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX |
1.63 miles |
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Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU |
1.65 miles |
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Ribbon School
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR |
2.49 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0LW |
2.72 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9RD |
2.76 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RQ |
2.83 miles |
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Ryhope Junior School
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Ryhope Junior School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
3.09 miles |
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Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
3.09 miles |
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Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
3.25 miles |
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Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ |
3.51 miles |
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Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
3.64 miles |
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Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
3.72 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
3.74 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
3.87 miles |
|
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
3.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
1.43 miles |
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Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
3.52 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
3.65 miles |
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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
3.74 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
3.96 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
4.12 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF |
4.32 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
4.69 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
4.71 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
4.72 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
4.97 miles |