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Sugar Hill Primary School
Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.6 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
459
Capacity
468
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as 52% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child is happy
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
School supports development
74%
Progress is communicated
72%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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54.61789, -1.56960 · DL5 5NU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114207
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sugar Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sugar Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Sugar Hill Primary School a good school?
Sugar Hill Primary School scores 83.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Sugar Hill Primary School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sugar Hill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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