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Hylton Castle Primary School
Caithness Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3RE, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.0 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
232
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strong point, contributing to a supportive community for the 232 pupils aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 British94.0%
Black African4.3%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.92379, -1.45578 · SR5 3RE
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108832
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hylton Castle Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hylton Castle Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2012.
Is Hylton Castle Primary School a good school?
Hylton Castle Primary School scores 13.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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