Ebchester CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Shaw Lane Ebchester Consett County Durham DH8 0QB |
| Phone | 01207560349 |
| Reference Number | 114214 |
Ebchester CofE Primary provides a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils thrive both academically and socially. The school has a strong sense of community, with pupils actively engaged in their learning and displaying good behavior. With high expectations from leaders regarding educational outcomes, the curriculum has seen improvements, particularly in subjects like mathematics and reading. However, there are areas needing attention, particularly in the revisiting of foundational knowledge in some subjects outside of maths and science, ensuring that the school continues its positive trajectory. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 91 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.25%
Girls: 52.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| 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 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2021 | School inspection |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and nurturing school environment.
- Strong sense of community and family atmosphere.
- Pupils are actively engaged and show determination in their learning.
- Good behavior and mutual support among pupils.
- Effective curriculum improvements with external support.
- Consistent and well-delivered reading program.
- Ambitious early years curriculum providing a strong foundation.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring access to the curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to recap knowledge in subjects like history and geography.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
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 | 103 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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Consett Infant School
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