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Delves Lane Primary School
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.0 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
286
Capacity
351
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 96% across the UK. However, it may face challenges, as only 35% of students meet the expected standards in combined subjects, and there are currently no students achieving the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, though prospective parents might want to consider these academic outcomes carefully.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% 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 British95.8%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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54.84273, -1.82062 · DH8 7ES
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114047
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Delves Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Delves Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Delves Lane Primary School a good school?
Delves Lane Primary School scores 10.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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