Chollerton Church of England Aided First School

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About Chollerton Church of England Aided First School


Name Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Website http://www.chollerton.northumberland.sch.uk/
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Hazel Davey
Address Station Road, Barrasford, Hexham, NE48 4AA
Phone Number 01434681572
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-9
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 39
Local Authority Northumberland
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Teachers are knowledgeable. They plan and deliver work which matches most pupils' needs effectively.

Occasionally, the most able pupils are not fully challenged. Pupils make good progress across the curriculum. By the end of Year 2 and Year 4, almost all pupils have reached the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics.

However, not enough of the most able pupils achieve the higher standards in reading and mathematics. Well-structured and effective teaching of phonics in Reception and Year 1 ensures that pupils have strong phonics knowledge. The proportion of Year 1 pupils achieving the expected standard has been above the nat...ional average for the last four years.

Leaders and staff have ensured the delivery of a well-thought-through curriculum which ensures continuity and progression of pupils' knowledge and skills. Visits and visitors enrich the curriculum. This helps to strengthen pupils' spiritual, moral, cultural and social development.

In mathematics, while the teaching of number work is strong, sometimes, opportunities to apply this knowledge in reasoning and problem solving are not as evident. Well-focused leadership, good teaching and an interesting curriculum in Reception ensure that, generally, children make good progress. By the end of early years, the proportion of children achieving a good level of development compares well to national averages.

However, not enough most-able children go on to exceed the expected standards. The headteacher and staff work with a real team spirit. They know the children and families well.

There is a clear drive to keep developing the school. Sometimes, leaders' evaluations have been too positive. Governors are supportive of the school's ambitions for improvement.

They visit the school regularly and this helps to provide them with first-hand knowledge of the school's strengths. At times, governors have not challenged leaders' evaluations sharply enough. Personal development, behaviour and welfare is a strength.

The curriculum, and opportunities for responsibility, develop pupils' citizenship qualities. Pupils' behaviour is good. They are polite and courteous.

Younger and older pupils are kind and helpful to one another. Parents highly value the academic and personal development their children receive at this inclusive, caring and nurturing school.

Information about this school

The school is much smaller than the average-sized primary school.

The vast majority of the pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium funding is well below that found nationally. The proportion of pupils with SEND support is well below that found nationally.

The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is well below that found nationally. The headteacher took on her role in January 2014. This voluntary aided Church of England primary school's last section 48 inspection was carried out in March 2014.

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