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The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.9 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
200
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 94% of schools nationally. However, the percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Despite being better than only 11% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, parent satisfaction and community engagement may still be strong points to consider.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% 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 British96.1%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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54.84721, -1.85707 · DH8 8AP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114046
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grove Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Grove Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is The Grove Primary School a good school?
The Grove Primary School scores 10.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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