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Byers Green Primary School
Wear View, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.8 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
72
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, it's worth noting that there were no students achieving the higher standard at KS2, suggesting a potential area for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 18 February 2025Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School keeps me informed
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
White Other1.4%
Location
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54.70074, -1.66043 · DL16 7PN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114070
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Byers Green Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Byers Green Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 February 2025.
Is Byers Green Primary School a good school?
Byers Green Primary School scores 53.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Byers Green Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Byers Green Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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