Cassop Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cassop Durham DH6 4RA |
| Phone | 01913770293 |
| Reference Number | 114075 |
Cassop Primary School is currently performing well, having achieved a 'Good' rating in all inspection categories. The school has a positive and inclusive environment where students feel safe, engaged, and supported in their learning. School leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and are actively working on curricular improvements that inspire students. There's a strong emphasis on reading and personal development, with various initiatives in place to promote students' rights and responsibilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.22%
Girls: 48.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 3 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.7% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Leaders place high importance on personal development and well-being.
- The school actively supports pupils with SEND to ensure they succeed.
- Early years provision is well planned with a warm atmosphere for young learners.
- Regular reading practices are encouraged across all classes.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear progression and mapping for mixed-age classes.
- Curriculum progression from early years to key stage 1 is not adequately considered in some foundation subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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