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Whale Hill Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Whale Hill Primary School
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Whale Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Redcar and Cleveland TS6 8AD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught right from the start; some Year 1 reading books do not match pupils' phonics knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed and sequenced the curriculum well, aiding pupil retention.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to ensure reading books are well matched to pupils' phonics knowledge and skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' starting points are known and building on prior learning is a priority.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt the curriculum and identify learning gaps quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand the importance of good behaviour and high attendance.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum is adapted for pupils with SEND, involving them and their parents in the process.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and managed effectively; pupils trust staff with their problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, respect diversity, and understand equality and safeguarding procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely loyal and appreciate the efforts made by teachers during the pandemic.
Parental Involvement: Parents give their views during statutory assessments and annual reviews for EHC plans.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils run an 'eco-shop' and will be able to open savings accounts in a school bank project.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive effective professional development and support, particularly early career teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: The curriculum is adapted to meet needs, aiding progress for all pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess regularly and adapt teaching based on learning gaps.
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About Us
Whale Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 482 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B+
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A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 15.2 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 108 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 58.7% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whale Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1