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Butterknowle Primary School
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5PB, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.3 / 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
50
Capacity
84
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a small student body of 50, this primary school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted as of September 2023. While the percentage of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 is notably low at 29%, it is important to note that this performance is in the top 98% of schools in the UK when it comes to expected levels. Parents may want to consider the school's challenges alongside its potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.0%
Location
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54.62649, -1.83368 · DL13 5PB
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114102
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Butterknowle Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Butterknowle Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2023.
Is Butterknowle Primary School a good school?
Butterknowle Primary School scores 3.3/100 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.
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