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Lord Blyton Primary School
Blyton Avenue, Simonside, Lord Blyton School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9BN, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
227
Capacity
236
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs well compared to the national average, ranking in the top 41% of schools. However, it recently received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests it is performing better than only 5% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 British84.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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54.97023, -1.45632 · NE34 9BN
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108700
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lord Blyton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lord Blyton Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Lord Blyton Primary School a good school?
Lord Blyton Primary School scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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