The Drive Community Primary School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityGateshead
AddressThe Drive, NE10 0PY
URN108361

School Census

Total 170
Girls/Boys 85/85
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.0%/50.0%
% pupils where English not first language 8.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 71
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
08/11/2022 Good
28/11/2012 Good
Inspection Date 08/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 28/11/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard54%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard4%
Reading106
Maths104
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard31
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8
Reading100
Maths100
Reading Progress-3.5
Writing Progress2.4
Maths Progress-2.7
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard52%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading101
Maths102
Reading Progress-2.6
Writing Progress0.7
Maths Progress-2.5
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading105
Maths103
Reading Progress0.0
Writing Progress0.7
Maths Progress-1.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications36
As First Preference19
As second preference10
As third preference7
Total Offers Made20
first preference offers19
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications33
As First Preference16
As second preference10
As third preference7
Total Offers Made19
first preference offers16
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications28
As First Preference11
As second preference8
As third preference9
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers11
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications44
As First Preference23
As second preference10
As third preference11
Total Offers Made24
first preference offers23
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications51
As First Preference30
As second preference7
As third preference14
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications55
As First Preference23
As second preference13
As third preference19
Total Offers Made26
first preference offers23
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications48
As First Preference21
As second preference17
As third preference10
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers21
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications43
As First Preference26
As second preference8
As third preference9
Total Offers Made27
first preference offers26
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications37
As First Preference22
As second preference9
As third preference6
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers22
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications46
As First Preference25
As second preference12
As third preference9
Total Offers Made27
first preference offers25
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications45
As First Preference27
As second preference7
As third preference11
Total Offers Made27
first preference offers27
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree38%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree38%
agree56%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree19%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree63%
agree19%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable6%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree38%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know13%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree25%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree69%
agree19%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree50%
agree31%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes88%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin72.3%
any other white background ethnic origin10.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin6.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.8%
african ethnic origin2.3%
any other black background ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin78.2%
any other white background ethnic origin11.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.9%
any other black background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%

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