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Newker Primary School
Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AA, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.0 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
378
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school showcases strong performance, particularly with 69% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 83% recommending the school, although the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11 in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality 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%. | 69% | Top 39% 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 |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
91%
My child is happy
89%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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54.85151, -1.58205 · DH2 3AA
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN131233
School typeCommunity school
Websitenewkerprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newker Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newker Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Newker Primary School a good school?
Newker Primary School scores 61.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Newker Primary School?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newker Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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