The Drive Community Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | The Drive, NE10 0PY |
| School Website | www.thedriveprimary.org/ |
| Telephone | 1914210390 |
| URN | 108361 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -3.5 |
| Writing Progress | 2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 6% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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