Beech Hill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Linhope Road West Denton Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE5 2LW |
| Phone | 01912678113 |
| Reference Number | 144524 |
Beech Hill Primary School has demonstrated overall good performance, with notable strengths in behaviour and personal development, which have been rated outstanding. This is the first routine inspection since the school's conversion to an academy and the prolonged gap since its last inspection. The school promotes a strong sense of community, where pupils feel happy, safe, and included. Leaders are attentive to the needs of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their full participation in school life. While the school exhibits positive engagement and a strong curriculum foundation, areas for further development remain, particularly in ensuring deep understanding in some subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 440 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.55%
Girls: 50.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 4 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 5 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.8% |
| African | 5% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Beech Hill Primary School | |
| 28 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviour and are highly engaged in lessons.
- Strong sense of community where pupils feel valued and secure.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Outstanding leadership in promoting personal development.
- Effective phonics programme supports reading fluency.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to deepen understanding of important concepts in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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