Northwood Primary School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDarlington
AddressPendleton Road South, DL1 2HF
URN142462

School Census

Total 394
Girls/Boys 198/196
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.3%/49.7%
% pupils where English not first language 11.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 158
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
16/01/2019 Good
18/03/2015 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 16/01/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 18/03/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5%
Reading103
Maths103
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard63
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress1.1
Writing Progress2.5
Maths Progress1.8
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard81%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard14%
Reading107
Maths109
Reading Progress2.1
Writing Progress1.8
Maths Progress4.2
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard88%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading106
Maths109
Reading Progress0.8
Writing Progress1.4
Maths Progress3.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications72
As First Preference41
As second preference10
As third preference7
Total Offers Made41
first preference offers41
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications70
As First Preference37
As second preference17
As third preference9
Total Offers Made38
first preference offers37
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications67
As First Preference47
As second preference13
As third preference5
Total Offers Made47
first preference offers47
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications62
As First Preference39
As second preference12
As third preference5
Total Offers Made39
first preference offers39
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications70
As First Preference41
As second preference18
As third preference8
Total Offers Made41
first preference offers41
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications68
As First Preference49
As second preference7
As third preference4
Total Offers Made49
first preference offers49
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications61
As First Preference39
As second preference12
As third preference9
Total Offers Made39
first preference offers39
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications58
As First Preference37
As second preference10
As third preference9
Total Offers Made37
first preference offers37
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications67
As First Preference32
As second preference16
As third preference13
Total Offers Made36
first preference offers32
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree85%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree60%
agree35%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree20%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree85%
agree10%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree75%
agree20%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable0%
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 agree70%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree60%
agree35%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree20%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree20%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree70%
agree20%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin61.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin14%
african ethnic origin9.6%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
indian ethnic origin2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin67.8%
gypsy roma ethnic origin14.2%
any other white background ethnic origin5.1%
african ethnic origin3.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
indian ethnic origin1.8%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%

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