Ebchester CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Shaw Lane, DH8 0QB |
| School Website | www.ebchester.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1207560349 |
| URN | 114214 |
School Census
| Total | 96 |
| Girls/Boys | 48/48 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 12 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Good |
| 19/10/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 01 December 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 22 November 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 October 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 24 June 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 21 March 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 December 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 8.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 3.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% |
| Reading | 112 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 5.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 4 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 4 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| 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 | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |