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Bearpark Primary School
Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
99
Capacity
126
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. Although only 31% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school is performing in the top 3% nationally for expected attainment levels, indicating a potential for significant value-added growth. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
Mixed W+B African5.1%
Black African4.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Location
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54.78577, -1.63065 · DH7 7AU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114129
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bearpark Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bearpark Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Bearpark Primary School a good school?
Bearpark Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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