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West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane, West Pelton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 6SQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.2 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
69
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 50% of pupils are meeting the expected standards, and there are currently no students achieving the higher standard. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strong point, but the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 17% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in overall educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British89.9%
Black Other7.2%
Black African2.9%
Location
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54.86990, -1.64377 · DH9 6SQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114004
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.westpelton.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Pelton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Pelton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2019.
Is West Pelton Primary School a good school?
West Pelton Primary School scores 17.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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