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Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
Bowes, Bowes Hutchinsons Ce Va Primary School, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9LG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.8 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
43
Capacity
70
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 43, the school offers a close-knit environment for children aged 2-11. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from September 2023, and its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 4% of schools, suggesting significant challenges in meeting educational standards. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.7%
White Other2.3%
Location
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54.51750, -2.01355 · DL12 9LG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114237
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School rated by Ofsted?
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School a good school?
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School scores 3.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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