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Lumley Junior School
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.3 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
196
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this school boasts a 77% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 71% of other schools in the area. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall academic performance suggests a solid environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2014Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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54.83727, -1.54055 · DH3 4JJ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114002
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lumley.durham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lumley Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Lumley Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2014.
Is Lumley Junior School a good school?
Lumley Junior School scores 71.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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