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Portobello Primary School
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.0 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
188
Capacity
189
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 71% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 10%, the overall results indicate a solid educational foundation. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by a favorable LocaleIQ score, which ranks the school better than 62% of others in the area.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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54.88751, -1.56798 · DH3 2LY
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108336
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Portobello Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Portobello Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.
Is Portobello Primary School a good school?
Portobello Primary School scores 62.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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