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Rickleton Primary School
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
453
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 1% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 89% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community trust. The percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is 18%, which, while commendable, indicates potential for further growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 89% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.87798, -1.55146 · NE38 9EZ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108818
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.rickletonprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rickleton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Rickleton Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Rickleton Primary School a good school?
Rickleton Primary School scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Rickleton Primary School?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rickleton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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