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Etherley Lane Primary School
Clarence Gardens, Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7RB, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.5 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
343
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 85%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The percentage of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 65%, placing it in the top 50% of schools nationally. However, only 3% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Good range of subjects
78%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
63%
School keeps me informed
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
Asian Indian3.8%
White Other1.9%
Other1.9%
traveller_irish1.4%
Black African1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.66019, -1.68209 · DL14 7RB
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114097
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Etherley Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Etherley Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is Etherley Lane Primary School a good school?
Etherley Lane Primary School scores 54.5/100 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 Etherley Lane Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Etherley Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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