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Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.5 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
172
Capacity
172
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 83% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 94.5 indicates it outperforms 95% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and community support. While 6% of students reach the higher standard, there is room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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54.67412, -1.59445 · DL16 7JB
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114074
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirk Merrington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kirk Merrington Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Kirk Merrington Primary School a good school?
Kirk Merrington Primary School scores 94.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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