Bloemfontein Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Middles Craghead Stanley County Durham DH9 6AG |
| Phone | 01207232198 |
| Reference Number | 145983 |
Bloemfontein Primary has shown substantial improvement since its last inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to good in all areas. The school environment is safe and supportive, with dedicated staff who maintain high expectations for both behavior and academic achievement. Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and engage positively with a well-structured curriculum, which emphasizes reading and mathematics. They benefit from a variety of enriching experiences and learn about essential values in modern Britain.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 132 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.58%
Girls: 42.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 3 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 6 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Bloemfontein Primary School | |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for at school.
- High expectations for learning and behavior are consistently met.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with effective phonics instruction.
- Curriculum in mathematics is well-designed and encourages deep understanding.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is timely and effective.
- Engaging early years provision that fosters eagerness to learn.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils struggle with handwriting formation.
- Outdoor learning environments need improvement to match indoor standards.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| 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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 3.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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0.63 miles |
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South Stanley Junior School
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ |
0.67 miles |
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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6PZ |
0.71 miles |
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Greenland Community Primary School
South Moor Road, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7EZ |
0.73 miles |
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East Stanley School
Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TN |
1.07 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NP |
1.12 miles |
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Oxhill Nursery School
Oxhill, Stanley, DH9 7LR |
1.21 miles |
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Shield Row Primary School
King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ |
1.48 miles |
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Beamish Primary School
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1.5 miles |
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West Pelton Primary School
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Annfield Plain Junior School
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Annfield Plain Infant School
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Burnhope Primary School
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Edmondsley Primary Academy
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Catchgate Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
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North Durham Academy
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1.04 miles |
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Tanfield School
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Croft Community School
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
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3.16 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
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Park View School
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