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The Dales School
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.4 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
212
Capacity
230
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school stands out for its overall quality of education and strong parent satisfaction. However, it's important to note that there is limited published data on student progress, particularly at KS2, where results indicate no pupils achieved the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. Despite this, the school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 80% of schools, indicating a positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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55.12823, -1.55070 · NE24 4RE
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122388
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Dales School rated by Ofsted?
The Dales School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2013.
Is The Dales School a good school?
The Dales School scores 80.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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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