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Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Lomond Walk, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9UD, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
154
Capacity
119
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
129%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly with 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is in the top 72% nationally. While the scores for higher standards are lower at 11%, the overall performance suggests a supportive learning environment for primary-aged children. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, although the LocaleIQ score indicates areas for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2018Older 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%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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54.62926, -1.72123 · DL14 9UD
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114069
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2018.
Is Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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