North Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bessemer Green Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6PP |
| Phone | 01388815943 |
| Reference Number | 132172 |
North Park Primary has made significant progress since its previous inspection, now rated as good in all areas of performance, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school fosters strong relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and supported as they strive to reach their potential. The curriculum has been adapted effectively to address learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, particularly in phonics and writing. There is a strong emphasis on developing resilience and well-being, with various programs to support pupils' emotional health.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| 5 | 23 | 14 | 37 |
| 6 | 8 | 23 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 01 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between pupils and staff.
- Effective phonics teaching leading to improved reading skills.
- Inclusive environment welcoming all pupils.
- Rich and meaningful curriculum experiences across subjects.
- Good behaviour and manners among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity in key knowledge identified for pupils.
- Not enough opportunities for pupils to practice and embed their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -3 | ||
| Maths | -0.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 6EX |
0.29 miles |
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Springmoor Grange School
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SQ |
0.35 miles |
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL |
0.36 miles |
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King Street Primary School
High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA |
0.41 miles |
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA |
0.73 miles |
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Middlestone Moor Academy
Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA |
1.04 miles |
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Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ |
1.21 miles |
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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP |
1.53 miles |
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Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB |
1.83 miles |
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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN |
1.97 miles |
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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY |
2.17 miles |
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Byers Green Primary School
Wear View, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PN |
2.78 miles |
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West Cornforth Primary School
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP |
2.91 miles |
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Ferryhill Station Primary School
Chilton Lane, FERRYHILL, County Durham, DL17 0DB |
2.98 miles |
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Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
2.98 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
3.01 miles |
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Chilton Academy
Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT |
3.15 miles |
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Coxhoe Primary School
Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4EJ |
3.31 miles |
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Browney Primary Academy
Harle Street, Browney, County Durham, DH7 8HX |
3.36 miles |
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Bowburn Primary School
Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5FP |
3.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN |
1.01 miles |
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The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
1.03 miles |
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The Meadows Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
1.12 miles |
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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
1.28 miles |
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Aycliffe Secure Centre
Care of: Durham County Council, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD |
2.46 miles |
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The Grange Learning Centre
[Postcode DL15 0TY], Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY |
2.96 miles |
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Strawberry Lane
Wylam Street, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5BE |
3.6 miles |
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Durham High School
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3.86 miles |
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Parkside Academy
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF |
3.98 miles |
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ |
4.2 miles |
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
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4.91 miles |