NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
438
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(02/07/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
38%
NATIONAL AVG. 61%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)


Progress scores in reading, writing and maths could not be calculated in 2024 due to lack of baseline data during Covid 19. We show historic scores from the 2023 academic year as a guide

Central Parkway
Newbiggin-By-the-Sea
NE64 6RT
01670812019

School Description

Everyone is welcome and valued at Grace Darling CofE Primary School. Pupils are encouraged and empowered to ‘let their light shine’. This school knows its pupils and families extremely well and understands the important role it plays in the community. Pastoral support for families is greatly appreciated by parents. Pupils behave well. They know to ‘be ready, respectful and safe’. Classrooms are calm and orderly. Pupils look after one another. Bullying is extremely rare and pupils trust adults to sort out any problems. Pupils are happy and well cared for. Relationships are positive and warm. Leaders are ambitious for pupils and have set about creating a curriculum that will ensure that pupils have the knowledge and aspirations to lead a ‘life without limits’. The music curriculum is a fine example of this. All pupils have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument to a good standard, to play in ensembles and to perform regularly. A group of pupils playing the steel pans for parents at pick up time beamed with pride and self-belief. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to experience learning outside the classroom, such as ‘Beach School’, which features water safety lessons and care for the environment. Every child is encouraged to take part in numerous school clubs.

NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>49, "strongly_agree"=>16, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>16, "strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>84, "no"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 49 responses up to 02-07-2024

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