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Blaydon West Primary School
Blaydon Bank, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4PY, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.1 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 83% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by a LocaleIQ score that ranks it better than 77% of schools. While data on higher standards is less robust, the overall achievement levels indicate a supportive learning environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2013Older 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Other6.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Location
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54.96363, -1.71503 · NE21 4PY
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108349
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.blaydonwestprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blaydon West Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blaydon West Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2013.
Is Blaydon West Primary School a good school?
Blaydon West Primary School scores 77.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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