Bearpark Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Colliery Road Bearpark Durham DH7 7AU |
| Phone | 01913848958 |
| Reference Number | 114129 |
Bearpark Primary School has shown commendable progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to Good across all areas. The school is characterized by its inclusive and supportive environment where both pupils and parents feel happy and safe. The curriculum is broad and designed to inspire students, particularly noting the good practices in early years and reading. Nonetheless, there are concerns regarding attendance rates, especially among students with SEND, indicating that the school is aware of the challenges but needs a sharper approach to address attendance issues.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.49%
Girls: 50.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 5.1% |
| African | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils experience broad learning opportunities beyond academics.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and phonics that fosters enthusiasm.
- Positive relationships among staff and pupils promote a happy learning environment.
- Robust pastoral care that meets personal needs of students.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across subjects.
- Low attendance rates and high levels of persistent absence among pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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