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Laygate Community School
Laygate Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4JJ, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.5 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
294
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% of schools nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 90% of schools, reflecting a strong community reputation. However, there is room for improvement as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 British32.3%
Other15.7%
Asian Bangladeshi12.8%
Mixed Other11.5%
Black African7.2%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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54.98769, -1.43267 · NE33 4JJ
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108672
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Laygate Community School rated by Ofsted?
Laygate Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2012.
Is Laygate Community School a good school?
Laygate Community School scores 89.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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