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Escomb Primary School
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
165
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a modest performance in key stage 2, where 57% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, the school ranks in the top 70% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 4% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that while there are strengths, parents may want to consider the school's current challenges.
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Last inspected: 21 November 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Location
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54.65861, -1.71288 · DL14 7SR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114103
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.escomb.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Escomb Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Escomb Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Escomb Primary School a good school?
Escomb Primary School scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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