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Simonside Primary School
Glasgow Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4AU, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.5 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
222
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
53%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 37%, it ranks in the top 6% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating strong performance relative to many schools. However, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2023Quality 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% 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 British92.8%
White Other0.9%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.96535, -1.47048 · NE32 4AU
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108698
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.simonsideprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Simonside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Simonside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2023.
Is Simonside Primary School a good school?
Simonside Primary School scores 10.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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