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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
276
Capacity
348
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 32% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 97% nationally, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for parents seeking a nurturing environment with commendable foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2022Quality 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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54.68740, -1.54690 · DL17 8AN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114096
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2022.
Is Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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