Lord Blyton Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lord Blyton Primary School.

South Shields, NE349BN Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blyton Avenue
Simonside
South Shields, NE349BN
Phone
1914240550
Website
lordblytonprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108700
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Blyton Avenue, Simonside, South Shields, NE34 9BN
Website
www.lordblytonprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
232
Free School Meals
48.3% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 103.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
232 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

democracy the rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

The school aims to instill respect for religion, moral values and tolerance of other faiths and beliefs, and actively embeds British values in the curriculum; displays and assemblies reflect these aims and PSHE lessons explicitly teach them.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

STEM Club Football Team SSOC Colouring Club ELSA Young Carers Mental Health Champions Well Being Buddies Lego therapy

Sports

Football

Facilities

Additional Resource Base (ARB) on site KS1 and KS2 Resource Base classrooms located on appropriate corridors All entrances and external doors have ramps Wheelchair access throughout the building Disabled toilets/facilities Disabled parking bay One-level site with no steps from level to level ICT equipment and sensory resources (e.g., ear defenders, chunky pencils, sloping desks, work stations) Sensory Room On-site OT and Physiotherapy involvement Provision to access specialist equipment/resources as needed

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge Organisers for subjects with key vocabulary Phonics and Reading interventions (Sounds Write) in early years and key stages Curriculum differentiation and cross-curriculum vocabulary planning Oracy and metacognition emphasis across subjects

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and the Hive (After School Club)

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support across four areas of need: communication and interaction; cognition and learning; behavioural, social, emotional and mental health difficulties; sensory and/or physical needs. It operates an Additional Resource Base (ARB) on site for on-going support, has a fully qualified SENCO, uses provision maps and pupil profiles, collaborates with outside agencies, refers to the Local Offer, and ensures access to medical, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy services when needed. It emphasises inclusive admissions and partnership with parents and carers, and includes transitions and EHCP pathways where appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Lord Blyton Primary School is described as an inclusive primary school. Admissions are managed by the Local Education Authority (LEA). The school states that entry is on merit and that the level of ability or any special needs do not influence admissions. There is one admissions date per year (early September). The infant class size is capped at 30. The LEA sets the standard number, and appeals are handled by the LEA through an independent panel if needed.

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