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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptional, with 100% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive and engaged community. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
School responds to concerns
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.63275, -1.63957 · DL4 2EQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114285
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon a good school?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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