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Birtley East Community Primary School
Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.3 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
308
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. While parent satisfaction is relatively high at 79%, indicating a positive community sentiment, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at just 6%. Overall, it's a school that shows promise, though there may be room for improvement in challenging pupils to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 28 April 2015Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
84%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.6%
Other5.6%
White Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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54.90614, -1.57417 · DH3 1QQ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108337
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.birtleyeastprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birtley East Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birtley East Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 April 2015.
Is Birtley East Community Primary School a good school?
Birtley East Community Primary School scores 43.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Birtley East Community Primary School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birtley East Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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