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Hipsburn Primary School
Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PX, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
102
Capacity
150
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school also has a strong LocaleIQ score of 72.5, indicating it outperforms 73% of schools in the area. However, only 25% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 November 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%. | 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%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Irish1.0%
Other1.0%
Location
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55.39333, -1.62602 · NE66 3PX
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122264
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hipsburn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hipsburn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is Hipsburn Primary School a good school?
Hipsburn Primary School scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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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