Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
164
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary controlled school
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Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

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  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
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  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/09/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
72%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% 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)
Tollgate Avenue
Baldwins Gate
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST5 5DF
01782680649

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and your governing body have a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development and, as a result, you are taking effective action to secure continued improvement. Baldwins Gate CofE (VC) Primary School is considerably smaller than the averagesized primary school and leaders have used this to build an inclusive school community with a strong set of values. Staff know pupils as individuals and use this to encourage pupils to try their best, speak gently, extend a helping hand, choose to be happy, say please and thank you, celebrate each other’s achievements and remember that they are loved. These values permeate all that the school does and prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain. Pupils enjoy learning at the school. They are engaged and interested in their studies and their independence is purposely and consistently developed. Pupils behave very well both inside and outside of the classroom. They are polite, considerate and happy. However, they have the potential to do more to help shape the future of the school. Parents are very supportive of the work of the school. All of the high proportion of parents who made their views known to inspectors would recommend the school to another parent. All believe that they receive valuable information from the school and all parents feel that their child is happy, safe and well looked after at Baldwins Gate. One parent summed up the view of many by telling me that a positive feature of the school is the ‘love for the children’. The school has a number of strengths. Early years provision is of a very high quality and phonics is taught well. Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported to make good progress from their starting points and outcomes for all pupils at the end of key stage 1 and 2 were strong in 2014 and 2015. However, outcomes in 2016 did not match those of the previous two years. By the end of key stage 2, middle-ability pupils had made slower progress than similar pupils nationally in English and mathematics and the most able pupils made slow progress in reading. By the end of key stage 1, the most able and middle-ability pupils had made slower progress in mathematics than similar pupils nationally. Leaders and staff are taking effective action to improve the achievement of all groups of pupils currently in the school and you have addressed the areas for improvement identified at the time of the last inspection. All staff follow the school’s marking policy and pupils are given opportunities to write at length in a range of subjects. Pupils appreciated the opportunity to enter a national writing competition and many produce extended pieces of writing in subjects such as history and geography. Teachers also provide demanding tasks to deepen pupils’ understanding across the curriculum, including mathematical challenges. These activities build upon the formal teaching of mathematics and develop reasoning and the application of knowledge. Homework is often used to refine pupils’ skills in English and mathematics. Middle leadership is developing in the school. Staff with responsibilities for safeguarding, early years and special educational needs and/or disabilities have received appropriate training and support so that they are contributing well to school improvement. However, you have correctly identified that further training and development is needed to extend effective leadership roles throughout the school. The curriculum is broad and balanced and offers pupils a range of opportunities in the humanities and linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technical, social, physical and artistic learning. Specialist teachers deliver high-quality lessons in music and French and pupils have achieved commendable sporting successes in, for example, crosscountry running and girls’ football. The curriculum supports good progress and contributes well to pupils’ outstanding behaviour, their welfare and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. However, you are keen to develop the creative and aesthetic aspects of the curriculum further.

Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>86, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>3, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>29, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 37 responses up to 23-09-2022

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