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Stead Lane Primary School
Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.7 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education. It excels in key stage 2 results, with 46% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 87% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% 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 British95.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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55.13365, -1.57498 · NE22 5JS
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122181
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.steadlaneprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Stead Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Stead Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Stead Lane Primary School a good school?
Stead Lane Primary School scores 16.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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