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Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
380
Capacity
399
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths at 44%, this primary school is performing better than 89% of schools nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from September 2024. Parent satisfaction stands at 73%, which suggests a moderate level of approval among families.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
My child feels safe
77%
School keeps me informed
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Behaviour is good
68%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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54.75880, -1.35389 · SR8 2NQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114198
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.howletchlane.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Howletch Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Howletch Lane Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Howletch Lane Primary School a good school?
Howletch Lane Primary School scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Howletch Lane Primary School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Howletch Lane Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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