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Biddick Primary School
Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HQ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.7 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
287
Capacity
336
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 83% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out in the top 9% nationally for academic performance. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. While the higher standard achievement at 15% could be improved, the overall positive environment and strong results make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.3
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
White Other1.7%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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54.89592, -1.52329 · NE38 7HQ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108816
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Biddick Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Biddick Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Biddick Primary School a good school?
Biddick Primary School scores 84.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Biddick Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Biddick Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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