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Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
532
Capacity
567
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 72% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, overall parent satisfaction and the school's performance indicate a supportive learning environment. The LocaleIQ score suggests that it performs better than 60% of schools, reflecting its solid standing within the community.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Black African3.9%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.78717, -1.33913 · SR8 3DJ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114210
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ecps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Easington Colliery Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Easington Colliery Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Easington Colliery Primary School a good school?
Easington Colliery Primary School scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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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