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High Spen Primary School
Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2BQ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 33% of schools nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%, overall parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's positive standing within the local authority.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2012Older 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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54.92979, -1.78436 · NE39 2BQ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108340
School typeCommunity school
Websitehighspenprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is High Spen Primary School rated by Ofsted?
High Spen Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2012.
Is High Spen Primary School a good school?
High Spen Primary School scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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