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Sherburn Primary School
Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1DU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
180
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 74% expressing they would recommend the school, though limited data suggests room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 7% of students reached the higher benchmark. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11 in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2016Older 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
60%
School keeps me informed
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
traveller_irish2.2%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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54.77744, -1.50236 · DH6 1DU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114127
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherburn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sherburn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2016.
Is Sherburn Primary School a good school?
Sherburn Primary School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sherburn Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sherburn Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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