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Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.2 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
455
Capacity
251
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
181%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is better than 68% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.74312, -1.42052 · DH6 3RQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114147
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.whprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheatley Hill Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2023.
Is Wheatley Hill Community Primary School a good school?
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School scores 68.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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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