Newker Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waldridge Road Chester le Street County Durham DH2 3AA |
| Phone | 01913887099 |
| Reference Number | 131233 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 378 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.68%
Girls: 51.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 2 | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| 6 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-03-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-12-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2011-09-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 26 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 64 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 27 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 64 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 22 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 64 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 34 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 19 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 64 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 34 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 20 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 17 | 28 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 64 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 64 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 21 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 64 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 20 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 64 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 64 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 27 | 37 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bullion Lane Primary School
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP |
0.15 miles |
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Cestria Primary School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ |
0.47 miles |
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Red Rose Primary School
York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3NA |
0.48 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PH |
0.5 miles |
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT |
0.76 miles |
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Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JL |
1.73 miles |
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Pelton Community Primary School
Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ |
1.75 miles |
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Lumley Junior School
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ |
1.92 miles |
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP |
1.98 miles |
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Nettlesworth Primary School
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF |
2.03 miles |
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St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX |
2.2 miles |
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Rickleton Primary School
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ |
2.2 miles |
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Edmondsley Primary Academy
Edmondsley, Durham, DH7 6DU |
2.2 miles |
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Barley Mow Primary School
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ |
2.31 miles |
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Ouston Primary School
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ |
2.39 miles |
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Portobello Primary School
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY |
2.55 miles |
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Bournmoor Primary School
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF |
2.67 miles |
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West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ |
2.76 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6AB |
2.79 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN |
2.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
0.42 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
0.54 miles |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
2.89 miles |
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Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN |
3.42 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
3.47 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
3.74 miles |
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Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
3.76 miles |
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New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES |
3.89 miles |
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Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB |
4.24 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
4.38 miles |
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North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW |
4.54 miles |
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Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA |
4.62 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
4.7 miles |
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Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
4.94 miles |