NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Central Parkway Newbiggin-By-the-Sea Northumberland NE64 6RT |
| Phone | 01670812019 |
| Reference Number | 148765 |
Description
betaNCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary institution located in the NE64 6RT postcode area. It is noted for:
- Being a voluntary controlled school, receiving partial funding from the local authority and maintaining strong ties with the Christian faith.
- Educating pupils from EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Year 6, covering the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum.
- Providing a warm and welcoming environment, emphasizing values such as kindness, respect, and perseverance.
- Offering a broad and balanced curriculum that includes art, music, and physical education, in addition to the core subjects of English, mathematics, and Science.
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic well-being.
- Serving the local area of North East England with a diverse student body.
The school is committed to offering a safe, happy, and nurturing learning environment. Academic achievement and personal development are fostered in equal measure, with the belief that every child has the potential to succeed. NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School takes part in a number of faith-based activities and celebrations, while also welcoming and respecting students of all faiths or none. The school continuously strives for excellence and continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 438 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.46%
Girls: 49.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 2 | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 4 | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| 5 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
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