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Willington Primary School
Chapel Street, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0EQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.3 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
178
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves children aged 2 to 11 and demonstrates a commendable performance in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 72% nationally. However, it faces challenges with a notable absence of pupils achieving the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, while parent satisfaction and the school's supportive environment are strengths, potential families may want to consider the school's limited data on higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 British93.8%
Black African1.7%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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54.71012, -1.69497 · DL15 0EQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114066
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.willington.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Willington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Willington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2014.
Is Willington Primary School a good school?
Willington Primary School scores 22.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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