Kibblesworth Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | West View Kibblesworth Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE11 0XP |
| Phone | 01914102975 |
| Reference Number | 138211 |
Kibblesworth Academy continues to perform well and is recognized as a good school. Pupils feel valued and cared for, resulting in high levels of attendance and happiness. The leadership team has high expectations for both personal development and academic achievement, ensuring that students excel particularly in reading and mathematics. The warm relationship between parents and staff further enhances the school's positive atmosphere. Nonetheless, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in linking the early years curriculum more explicitly with Year 1 in certain foundation subjects, as well as enhancing pupils' retention of material across topics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 132 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 6 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.5% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Kibblesworth Primary School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, valued, and safe.
- High expectations set by leaders and staff.
- Strong academic achievement in reading and mathematics.
- Exceptional behavior from pupils across all year groups.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum catering to all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Innovative approaches to developing a love of reading among pupils.
- Strong community ties and positive parental engagement.
- Effective safeguarding procedures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Links between early years and Year 1 curriculum in some foundation subjects are not fully established.
- Inconsistent retention of previously taught history topics among pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 4.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.8 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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