Your team has successfully heightened challenge for the most able pupils, who made very good progress and reached greater depths of understanding that considerably exceeded that of their peers nationally - Ofsted... In addition, disadvantaged pupils made very strong progress. Their standards of attainment were better than pupils nationally. These outcomes reflect the intensive actions taken by leaders to enhance the quality of teaching - Ofsted... You have been particularly successful in improving support for pupils with SEND. Your team effectively diagnose pupils’ needs and work closely with pupils and parents to put effective support in place. These actions are greatly valued by parents - Ofsted... Pupils value the care and support of their teachers and teaching assistants... In addition, they were highly appreciative of the social and emotional support provided for their children and a culture that developed children’s self-confidence and self-esteem - Ofsted... The overwhelming majority of parents praised leaders and teachers for their moral purpose and the broad and stimulating curriculum they offered - Ofsted... One parent reflected the views of many in writing: ‘The pupils feel valued and listened to and have taken ownership of their learning thanks to the outstanding teaching and attention to the well-being of the children. All members of staff are approachable and supportive.’ - Ofsted... Pupils spoken with say that they feel safe in school and their parents and carers agree. They say that bullying is rare, and that staff are effective in addressing any potential instances of bullying - Ofsted... Teachers are adept at pitching work to meet the needs of pupils and to support their progress. In lessons and in books, there is evidence that pupils are responding successfully to increasingly complex problems... - Ofsted... Your team ensure that pupils have access to a rich, broad and balanced curriculum at key stage 2 and 3. They benefit from specialist subject teaching across a wide range of subjects...Your actions to enhance the curriculum are also reflected in your development of your own ‘ambition’ careers programme - Ofsted...

CMS Secures Best Possible Outcome From Short Ofsted Inspection

We are delighted to be able to share our Ofsted report with you. As we were previously recognised by Ofsted as being a ‘good’ school, this was a one day short inspection. There are 4 possible outcomes:

• Outcome 1 – the school continues to be a good school.
• Outcome 2 – the school remains good and there is sufficient evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school may be judged outstanding if it received a Section 5 two day inspection now.
• Outcome 3 – the lead inspector is not satisfied that the school would receive at least its current grade if a section 5 inspection were carried out now.
• Outcome 4 – the lead inspector has gathered evidence that suggests the school may be inadequate in one or more of the graded judgements under section 5 inspections.

We are delighted that the result of our inspection was ‘Outcome 2’. This is the best possible outcome from a one-day Ofsted inspection and means that Ofsted will come back and carry out a full 2-day inspection, usually within one to two years. Read the Ofsted report in full...

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Part time job opportunity

Wecan is a small charity based in Hexham which supports children and young people with disabilities/additional needs, to access leisure facilities outside of school hours.
​Due to increased demand for their services they currently have a major recruitment exercise for Support Workers. Find out more...

​Christmas Fayre 2018 Grand Raffle Winners

Winning tickets and prizes. Find out more...

CMS Win 7-a-side District Round

On 9th November, competing against a high standard of opposition, Corbridge Middle School won the district round of the 7-a side football ESFA U11 Danone Nations Cup competitions.  They will now represent the West Tyne area at the Northumberland county round.

8J Gardening Enrichment Project

8J finished their gardening enrichment project this week. One of the groups tidied up the strawberry patches. Find out more...

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Corbridge Chronicle 2018

This Corbridge Chronicle was written by year 6 pupils in Mrs Watkins’ class, as a writing challenge for after SATs. As you will see from the contents, they have worked extremely hard​ Find out more...

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Year 5 Water Explorers

​The Water Explorers were treated to another visitor from Northumbrian Water on the 11th December. Rheanne came in to talk about what happens to waste water that is flushed down the drain​. Find out more...

Casting Call

Lion TV is now casting talented young chefs and aspiring restaurant bosses in years 5-9 to compete in a BRAND NEW series: THE RESTAURANT DREAM TEAM. Find out more...

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Hockey Tournament at QEHS

Key Stage 2 enjoying the Hockey Tournament at QEHS, 15th November. Thank you to Mrs Parkin & Jo Holmes for training and supporting the teams. 

RNLI Visit

​The RNLI were in school this afternoon, talking to year 5 about Grace Darling and water safety.

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Uniform and PE Kit Orders

Uniform and PE kit orders can be made online at: studentuniform.co.uk.

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Report Writer

Parents and Carers login page for Report Writer to access your child's annual school report: https://app.reportwriter.co.uk

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Northumberland School Admissions September 2019

​If your child is starting school or transferring to a different phase of education in September 2019 you need to apply for a place. Find out more...

Digital Parenting Magazine

​The latest edition of Digital Parenting magazine is now available and can be downloaded here:

Digital Parenting Issue 6
File Size:	7592 kb
File Type:	pdf

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​The aim of Digital Parenting magazine is to provide parents with the latest expert advice so they can help their children develop the life skills and knowledge they need to use the online world.

E-safety is high on our agenda at school. We want children to be safe and responsible when they go online. Our Computing curriculum places emphasis on developing children's knowledge and skills to enable them to stay safe online. We would be happy to share any advice with you.
Parent Info provides high quality information to parents and carers about their children's wellbeing and resilience. In line with CEOP’s Thinkuknow programme, some of the content covers internet safety, but it all starts from the assumption that young people make little distinction between their online and offline lives and the issues for parents are often the same.

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Charity fundraising

The children and Parents of Corbridge Middle School are always extremely generous in their support for charities. We have made substantial contributions to the charities below. Find out more ...