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Hamsterley Primary School
Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.9 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
31
Capacity
49
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a small student body of just 31 pupils, this primary school has a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, indicating strong community support. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which suggests there are areas needing attention. The LocaleIQ score is below average, placing it better than only 13% of schools, so parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
School has high expectations
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.8%
Gypsy/Roma3.2%
Location
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54.67401, -1.82366 · DL13 3QF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114053
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hamsterley.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hamsterley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hamsterley Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Hamsterley Primary School a good school?
Hamsterley Primary School scores 12.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hamsterley Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hamsterley Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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