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Ropery Walk Primary School
Ropery Walk, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7JZ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support. The percentage of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 68%, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 12% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to excel.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2016Older 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%. | 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%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
Black African5.2%
White Other2.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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54.83394, -1.33014 · SR7 7JZ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN113993
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.roperywalk.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ropery Walk Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ropery Walk Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2016.
Is Ropery Walk Primary School a good school?
Ropery Walk Primary School scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Ropery Walk Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ropery Walk Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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