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Pegswood Primary School
Longhirst Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6XG, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% of schools nationally. However, it may be concerning that no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a small community of 137 pupils, which can foster a close-knit environment, although the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2012Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 British97.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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55.18299, -1.64452 · NE61 6XG
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122216
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Pegswood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pegswood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2012.
Is Pegswood Primary School a good school?
Pegswood Primary School scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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