Hipsburn Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3PX |
| Phone | 01665830210 |
| Reference Number | 122264 |
Hipsburn Primary School has transitioned from an Outstanding school 14 years ago to a current Good rating in all areas evaluated. The school benefits from strong community ties and emphasizes outdoor learning, notably through its beach and forest school activities, which help promote well-being among its pupils. Despite these strengths, there have been notable improvements needed in areas such as phonics instruction and assessment systems in foundation subjects that are not yet effectively in place, posing challenges for some pupils' reading development. The school, having changed from a first school to a primary school and incorporating nursery provision for children as young as two, now faces a pivotal moment to solidify its curriculum strategies and improve record-keeping in safeguarding practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 102 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 3 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Irish | 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 | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community understanding among pupils
- Effective cooperation and support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious curriculum fostering foundational skills
- Emphasis on outdoor learning promoting well-being
- Pupils display strong attitudes and behaviour towards learning
- Pupils have a strong understanding of tolerance, respect, and equality
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics delivery is inconsistent, impacting some pupils' reading support
- Lack of clear assessment systems in some foundation subjects
- Monitoring systems for curriculum effectiveness are still developing
- Gaps in safeguarding record-keeping need strengthening
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 | 25% |
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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | 3.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
Lacey Street, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3AJ |
2.64 miles |
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Shilbottle Primary School
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2.65 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
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2.95 miles |
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Swansfield Park Primary School
The Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UL |
3.27 miles |
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NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
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3.69 miles |
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Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School
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3.72 miles |
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Amble Links Primary School
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4.68 miles |
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King Edwin Primary School
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4.68 miles |
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The Duchess's Community High School
Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH |
2.84 miles |
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Barndale School
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ |
3.72 miles |
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James Calvert Spence College
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4.72 miles |