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Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
357
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of June 2024, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 7% of pupils achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, despite the school’s LocaleIQ score being below average.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other4.1%
Other3.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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54.86265, -1.85323 · DH8 0JX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114045
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Benfieldside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Benfieldside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is Benfieldside Primary School a good school?
Benfieldside Primary School scores 24.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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