Chopwell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Derwent Street Chopwell Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE17 7HS |
| Phone | 01207561322 |
| Reference Number | 131107 |
Chopwell Primary School is performing well overall, rated as good in all inspected categories. The school has fostered a positive learning environment where students are happy and eager to learn. Leaders have high expectations and have focused on improving attendance and punctuality, leading to enhanced learning outcomes. The early years provision is particularly strong, with effective teaching that helps children develop key skills from an early age. However, there are concerns regarding the delivery of the curriculum in some subjects, especially science, where teachers require additional training to ensure that students secure their understanding of core concepts.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 222 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.35%
Girls: 48.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 2 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 6 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.1% |
| African | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and eager to learn.
- Strong focus on reading and language development from early years.
- Effective behavior management leading to infrequent bullying.
- Well-sequenced learning across subjects that meets national curriculum requirements.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in subjects like science due to insufficient teacher training.
- Limited extra-curricular activities available for pupils since the pandemic.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| 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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 5 |
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