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Simonside Primary School
Glasgow Road, Jarrow NE32 4AU
Simonside Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (South Tyneside). It has about 260 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Progress and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is above average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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