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Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
147
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests there may be factors affecting the school's environment.
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Last inspected: 16 May 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.5%
Asian Other21.8%
Other6.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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54.78302, -1.54689 · DH1 1PH
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114211
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Durham Gilesgate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Durham Gilesgate Primary School a good school?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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