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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.2 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
169
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With 100% of parents recommending the school, it demonstrates strong parent satisfaction despite its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the Key Stage 2 expected standards in reading, writing, and maths are at 52%, which places it in the top 79% nationally, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than just 3% of schools, suggesting significant room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
Black African9.5%
White Other3.6%
Other3.0%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Location
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54.68782, -1.55952 · DL17 8PP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114086
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.deanbank.durham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2024.
Is Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School scores 3.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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