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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
38%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a small community of 90 pupils and demonstrates a strong commitment to education, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 99% nationally. However, it's worth noting that only 25% of students are meeting the expected standards, and none are achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic performance. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 8% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 15 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 25% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Black African6.7%
Asian Indian2.2%
White Other1.1%
Location
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54.62206, -1.59452 · DL5 7HB
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114267
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stfrancishorndale.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 April 2015.
Is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School a good school?
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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