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Newsham Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Northumberland). It has about 450 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In December 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is poor, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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