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Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.1 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
91
Capacity
105
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 60.1, which is better than 60% of schools. However, only 13% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 27 June 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.1%
Location
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54.89327, -1.83927 · DH8 0QB
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114214
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.ebchesterprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ebchester CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ebchester CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Ebchester CofE Primary School a good school?
Ebchester CofE Primary School scores 60.1/100 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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