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Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.4 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
242
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of January 2023, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 85% of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The high LocaleIQ score of 98.4 indicates it is better than 98% of schools, reflecting strong overall quality and parent satisfaction. While specific data on progress measures is limited, the school's achievements suggest a robust learning environment for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 30% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.54851, -1.92125 · DL12 8TN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114115
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.montalbo.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School a good school?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School scores 98.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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