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Witton Gilbert Primary School
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.2 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
203
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 10%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be solid, making it a viable option for families in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
White Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.80650, -1.63785 · DH7 6TF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114122
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Witton Gilbert Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Witton Gilbert Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2017.
Is Witton Gilbert Primary School a good school?
Witton Gilbert Primary School scores 36.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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