Pegswood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Longhirst Road Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6XG |
| Phone | 01670512834 |
| Reference Number | 122216 |
Pegswood Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance since its previous inspection. The school is characterized by enthusiastic pupils who enjoy engaging lessons, particularly in subjects such as history, which promotes an excellent understanding of historical concepts. There is strong community support for the school, with parents expressing satisfaction regarding their children's experiences. Despite overall strengths in curriculum delivery and student behavior, there are concerns regarding the phonics program and nursery curriculum, particularly the lack of defined end goals and disparities in phonics knowledge among students attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 137 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.82%
Girls: 48.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 5 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 6 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm and enjoy practical, hands-on learning experiences.
- High standards of behavior and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Effective community engagement and support from families.
- Knowledgeable subject leaders with a passion for developing the curriculum.
- Robust safeguarding measures and strong relationships with families.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils show significant differences in phonics knowledge and fluency.
- Curriculum planning in nursery lacks defined ambitions, leading to gaps in knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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