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Pittington Primary School
Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School, DURHAM, DH6 1AF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.8 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a supportive learning environment for children aged 2-11 in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2011Older 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%. | 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%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.79026, -1.48995 · DH6 1AF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114125
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pittington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pittington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2011.
Is Pittington Primary School a good school?
Pittington Primary School scores 45.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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