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King Street Primary School
High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.1 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 77% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 7%, overall satisfaction among parents appears to be positive, contributing to a supportive community environment. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement in comparison to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2024Quality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.1%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.70238, -1.60058 · DL16 6RA
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN130946
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kingstreet.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King Street Primary School rated by Ofsted?
King Street Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2024.
Is King Street Primary School a good school?
King Street Primary School scores 33.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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