NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Square Morpeth Northumberland NE61 5TR |
| Phone | 01670860267 |
| Reference Number | 148764 |
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas. The school's community engagement is strong, fostering a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious and well-adapted to meet the needs of its mixed-age classes, and particularly prioritizes reading, which supports students' overall academic progress. Leadership at the school demonstrates a commitment to high expectations, and there are effective provisions to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This marks the school's first inspection since becoming part of the Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 134 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.31%
Girls: 62.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 3 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 4 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 5 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community engagement and a welcoming environment for pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum tailored to mixed-age classes.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Prioritization of reading which enhances academic performance.
- Wide range of extracurricular experiences extending learning beyond the classroom.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils contributing to a supportive school culture.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack precise knowledge and skill progression tied to mixed-age curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | ||
| 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 | 99 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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