NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 2-11
Religion Church of England
Address Moorhouse Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9LP
Phone 01670812075
Reference Number 148766

Description

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NCEA Thomas Bewick Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive, and academically strong primary institution located in renowned Norton, a suburb in the North East England region, postcode NE63 9LP. Established as a Church of England school, it offers an educational experience rooted in Christian values, fostering a sense of community, respect, and individual growth.

Some key facts about the school:

  1. NCEA Thomas Bewick was established as a twin school to Little Featherbeds Primary in September 2017.
  2. It is a part of the Newcastle East Academy Trust, which also includes four secondary schools and several other primary schools.
  3. The school is noted for its commitment to small class sizes and learning through play, with a developmentally appropriate curriculum for its young learners.
  4. Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School is not yet rated by Ofsted, as it is too new to qualify for inspection. However, its fellow schools within the Newcastle East Academy Trust boast ‘Good’ overall ratings.
  5. The school is known for its excellent pupil outcomes, with 77% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths for the most recent Key Stage 2 data available.

Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School hosts events such as Folk Week (Norton Arts and Folk Festival) and works closely with schools, community groups, and local churches to ensure pupils gain a rich educational experience and fully engage with their school. It is a vibrant, community-focused school that actively seeks to empower children and build a strong sense of belonging and social responsibility within its young learners.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 251
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.39%
Girls: 46.61%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 53.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 28.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 15 12 27
2 16 13 29
3 20 10 30
4 14 15 29
5 14 13 27
6 18 12 30

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 93.6%
White, Other 1.6%
African 1.6%
Pakistani 1.2%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Chinese 0.4%
Mixed, Other 0.4%
Asian, Other 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Inspection Date 2024-06-17
Date Description Report
2024-05-14 School inspection: School inspection:

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 46% Unlock Unlock
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0% Unlock Unlock

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 102 Unlock Unlock
Maths 100 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 -3.3 Unlock Unlock
Writing -0.6 Unlock Unlock
Maths -4.4 Unlock Unlock

2024 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference Unlock Unlock
Second Preference 9 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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