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Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
292
Capacity
426
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While only 8% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the school is better than 50% of schools in its LocaleIQ score, indicating a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2012Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 British68.2%
White Other19.9%
Black African7.2%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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54.76445, -1.38910 · DH6 2JP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114152
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Shotton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shotton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2012.
Is Shotton Primary School a good school?
Shotton Primary School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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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