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West Lane Primary School
West Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 6PH, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.8 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
424
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves 343 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 53% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 22% of schools, reflecting a mixed but generally positive environment for education.
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Last inspected: 18 May 2017Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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54.95117, -1.73166 · NE21 6PH
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What is West Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 May 2017.
Is West Lane Primary School a good school?
West Lane Primary School scores 21.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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