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West Cornforth Primary School
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.4 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
252
Capacity
186
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
135%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it better than 96% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 is notably high at 83%, ranking in the top 9% nationally. However, the proportion achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 17%, indicating room for growth in challenging all students to excel.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
White Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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54.70290, -1.51803 · DL17 9HP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114079
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is West Cornforth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Cornforth Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2018.
Is West Cornforth Primary School a good school?
West Cornforth Primary School scores 96.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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