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Washingwell Community Primary School
Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4RB, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.7 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
223
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. Although the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 57%, it performs in the top 70% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other0.6%
Location
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54.93919, -1.66813 · NE16 4RB
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108356
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.washingwell.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Washingwell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Washingwell Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Washingwell Community Primary School a good school?
Washingwell Community Primary School scores 45.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Washingwell Community Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Washingwell Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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