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West Rainton Primary School
West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.3 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
143
Capacity
168
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, there are no pupils achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic opportunities. Overall, the school appears to be a solid choice within its local authority, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 57% of schools.
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Last inspected: 1 November 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
traveller_irish11.9%
Gypsy/Roma7.0%
Black Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Location
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54.81191, -1.50956 · DH4 6RN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114128
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is West Rainton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Rainton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2017.
Is West Rainton Primary School a good school?
West Rainton Primary School scores 57.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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