Parkhead Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Lane Winlaton Blaydon-on-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE21 6LT |
| Phone | 01914335618 |
| Reference Number | 131466 |
Parkhead Community Primary School is performing well, maintaining a good standard across all areas evaluated during the inspection. The school emphasizes inclusivity and fosters positive relationships among pupils and staff, which contributes to a supportive learning environment. Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of safety, and the curriculum is ambitious, aiming to build key knowledge and skills progressively. Although end of key stage assessments do not fully reflect the quality of teaching, there is a focus on training and support for staff to enhance educational outcomes for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 303 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.45%
Girls: 44.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| 2 | 28 | 17 | 45 |
| 3 | 23 | 14 | 37 |
| 4 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Positive attitudes towards learning and good behaviour.
- Ambitious curriculum that is well-matched to pupils' needs in key subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing pupil engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Links between early years curriculum and the rest of the school require development.
- Assessment in some foundation subjects, such as physical education, needs improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | ||
| 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 | 99 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -3.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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