Ponteland Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Callerton Lane Ponteland Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE20 9EY |
| Phone | 01661824853 |
| Reference Number | 143469 |
Ponteland Community Primary School, inspected for the first time as an academy, demonstrates a good quality of education with notable strengths in behavior and attitudes, rated as outstanding. The school creates a caring and inclusive environment, with strong relationships between pupils and staff. It has a broad, ambitious curriculum which prepares pupils well for secondary school, supported by high expectations for student achievement and effective support for those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 295 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.75%
Girls: 55.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 3 | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| 4 | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| 5 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 6 | 14 | 25 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ponteland Middle School | |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exceptional behavior and demonstrate kindness and respect.
- The school has established a broad and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively.
- Specialist subject teaching helps pupils learn effectively across various disciplines.
- Early years provision offers a purposeful learning environment, preparing children well for future education.
- Strong engagement with parents supports pupils' needs.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities that promote development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not adapt their teaching enough to consolidate or extend pupils’ learning.
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 | 14% |
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 | 105 | ||
| 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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | -3.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 47 | 12 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9QB |
0.66 miles |
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Ponteland Primary School
Callerton Lane, Ponteland, The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG |
0.67 miles |
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Darras Hall Primary School
Middle Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9DS |
0.91 miles |
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Dinnington First School
Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 7JY |
2.9 miles |
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Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4LG |
3.11 miles |
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Havannah First School
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
3.24 miles |
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Throckley Primary School
Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9DY |
3.3 miles |
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Milecastle Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1LH |
3.36 miles |
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Westerhope Primary School
Hillhead Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1NE |
3.4 miles |
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Kingston Park Primary School
Cranleigh Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2EL |
3.41 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
3.49 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Bardon Close, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT |
3.5 miles |
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Knop Law Primary School
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DS |
3.5 miles |
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Cheviot Primary School
Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4EB |
3.58 miles |
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Walbottle Village Primary School
The Green, Walbottle Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8JL |
3.59 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Hillhead Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN |
3.8 miles |
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Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP |
3.8 miles |
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West Denton Primary School
Hillhead Road, West Denton, West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN |
3.87 miles |
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Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Trajan Walk, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, NE15 0BJ |
3.89 miles |
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Beech Hill Primary School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
3.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ponteland High School
The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG |
0.05 miles |
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Emily Wilding Davison School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9QB |
0.66 miles |
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Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ |
3.08 miles |
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Walbottle Academy
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TP |
3.27 miles |
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Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
3.3 miles |
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Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FR |
3.63 miles |
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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
3.86 miles |
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Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
3.92 miles |
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Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
4.38 miles |
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Brenkley School
3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS |
4.63 miles |
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North Gosforth Academy
Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ |
4.98 miles |