Pittington Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hallgarth Lane Pittington Pittington Primary School Durham DH6 1AF |
| Phone | 01913720314 |
| Reference Number | 114125 |
Pittington Primary School is performing well and continues to be classified as a good school. Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and exhibit impressive conduct, responding positively to the high expectations set by leaders. The curriculum engages students effectively, particularly in reading, and teachers are skilled in supporting all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is committed to personal development and provides a welcoming environment, contributing to a strong sense of community among students. However, there are areas for further improvement, particularly in subjects where teachers may not yet have the subject-specific knowledge to deliver the new curriculum effectively. Leaders have identified this gap and are taking steps to enhance training and curriculum plans to ensure all students receive a comprehensive and robust education across all subjects. The report acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the school's operations, making this the first regular inspection since its onset.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 4 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 10 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.6% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 26 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 01 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit superb conduct and take pride in their environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, engaging pupils' imagination.
- Reading is well taught, with a new phonics program enhancing skills for early readers.
- Staff are highly skilled and receive valuable support for teaching pupils with SEND.
- Pupils benefit from strong personal development initiatives, including learning about different cultures.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge to effectively deliver aspects of the new curriculum.
- The previous curriculum did not adequately support the development of certain geographical skills.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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