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The Drive Community Primary School
The Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PY, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
215
Capacity
219
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its Key Stage 2 results, where 55% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 7% indicates room for improvement, the school is better than 35% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. Parents may appreciate the supportive learning environment for children aged 2-11, though they should consider the overall performance in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 British77.7%
White Other8.8%
Black African3.3%
Asian Other2.8%
Other2.8%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.94967, -1.55846 · NE10 0PY
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108361
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thedriveprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Drive Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Drive Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is The Drive Community Primary School a good school?
The Drive Community Primary School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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