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Lemington Riverside Primary School
Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8RR, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.6 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, only 52% of students achieve expected levels, and there are no pupils reaching higher standards, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment amidst these challenges.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2011Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
Black African13.5%
White Other4.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.97682, -1.71017 · NE15 8RR
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108456
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lemington Riverside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lemington Riverside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2011.
Is Lemington Riverside Primary School a good school?
Lemington Riverside Primary School scores 18.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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