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Rothbury First School
- Primary
- Rothbury NE65 7PG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics is highly effective due to the newly introduced structured approach implemented by leaders and staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-planned and interesting, enabling good progress in most year groups.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most able pupils in key stage 2 are not consistently achieving the standards they are capable of in writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics from their different starting points.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support and teaching are quickly put into place when pupils are identified as not making progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, both in their lessons and at other times of the day. Pupils are respectful towards others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have SEND achieve well because their barriers to learning are identified quickly and checks on their achievement are thorough and accurate.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are very rare. Safeguarding arrangements are effective and pupils say that they feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The work of the school around pupils鈥� welfare and personal development is outstanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents spoken to highly praise the support given to their children and are very positive about the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and families are encouraged by leaders and staff to share their different cultural backgrounds with pupils in school.
Extracurricular Activities: A good range of extra-curricular activities and visits support the development of pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and their assistants are enthusiastic and hardworking. They are passionate about their work and ambitious for their pupils鈥� achievement.
Impact on Student Progress: There is evidence of the positive impact this has on pupils鈥� self-confidence and attitudes to learning as they progress through school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders and governors have an accurate view of the school鈥檚 performance because of their ongoing and accurate monitoring and evaluation procedures.
Teaching Staff Challenges: For the most able pupils in upper school, opportunities to write at the higher standard are not regularly provided.
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Rothbury First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 78 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-9 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rothbury First School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
