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Finchale Primary School
Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XT, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.8 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school demonstrates a positive learning environment. It achieves 78% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. However, only 19% reach the higher standard, indicating potential for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 January 2015Older 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Other3.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.80242, -1.56282 · DH1 5XT
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN130312
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.finchale.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Finchale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Finchale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 January 2015.
Is Finchale Primary School a good school?
Finchale Primary School scores 83.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Finchale Primary School?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Finchale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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