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Bullion Lane Primary School
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.5 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
299
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 94% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. The school has a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 79% of schools in the area, which suggests a solid reputation among parents. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 March 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%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
Black African3.3%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other2.3%
Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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54.85330, -1.58407 · DH2 2DP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114209
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bullion Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bullion Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Bullion Lane Primary School a good school?
Bullion Lane Primary School scores 78.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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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