Shield Row Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | King Edward VIII Terrace Shield Row Stanley County Durham DH9 0HQ |
| Phone | 01207239661 |
| Reference Number | 141997 |
Shield Row Primary School is maintaining its status as a good school with a strong emphasis on student engagement and personal development. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, effectively linking students' learning to real-world applications and improving their aspirations. The school has fostered a supportive environment where relationships are a key strength, contributing to a happy and thriving atmosphere for students. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that all students secure the necessary foundational knowledge before tackling advanced activities. Additionally, the teaching of early writing and phonics requires enhancement to meet the expectations set by the school leadership. Overall, the school has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement since its last assessment in June 2018.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 170 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.76%
Girls: 48.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 4 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| 5 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 6 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| African | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculums
- Strong reading culture established from Nursery
- Excellent pupil behaviour and engagement in lessons
- High expectations for pupils leading to positive outcomes
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Effective management of pupil attendance and absence
Areas for Improvement
- Some activities are too ambitious for pupils lacking foundational knowledge
- Teaching of encoding skills is less effective than decoding in phonics
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 121 | 83 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 224 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 113 | 102 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 224 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 73 | 132 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 224 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 117 | 94 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 224 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 52 | 151 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 224 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 59 | 136 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 224 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 79 | 122 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 224 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 58 | 93 | 9 | 7 | 57 | 224 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 149 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 224 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 113 | 87 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 224 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 91 | 114 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 224 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 212 | 12 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| 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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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East Stanley School
Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TN |
0.43 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NP |
0.63 miles |
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Stanley Burnside Primary School
Mendip Terrace, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6QP |
0.9 miles |
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Beamish Primary School
Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN |
0.93 miles |
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ |
1.12 miles |
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South Stanley Junior School
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ |
1.17 miles |
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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Tanfield Lea, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9LU |
1.27 miles |
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Oxhill Nursery School
Oxhill, Stanley, DH9 7LR |
1.29 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Hustledown, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PH |
1.34 miles |
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Bloemfontein Primary School
The Middles, Craghead, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6AG |
1.48 miles |
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Greenland Community Primary School
South Moor Road, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7EZ |
1.71 miles |
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West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ |
1.77 miles |
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Annfield Plain Junior School
Front Street, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7ST |
2.44 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6NU |
2.46 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
North Road, Dipton, Flint Hill, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9BB |
2.56 miles |
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP |
2.58 miles |
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Annfield Plain Infant School
Northgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7UY |
2.58 miles |
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Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
2.73 miles |
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Burnopfield Primary School
Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6PT |
2.73 miles |
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Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
3.04 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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North Durham Academy
High Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW |
0.51 miles |
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Tanfield School
Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8AY |
0.84 miles |
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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
2.59 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
4.16 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
4.22 miles |
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Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR |
4.29 miles |
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Emmanuel College
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN |
4.5 miles |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
4.69 miles |
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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
4.71 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
4.86 miles |