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North Park Primary School
Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.7 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
254
Capacity
266
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths outcomes. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standards in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, while parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school's performance suggests a supportive environment for primary education.
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Last inspected: 2 March 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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54.70054, -1.59082 · DL16 6PP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN132172
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.northpark.durham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is North Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
North Park Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2023.
Is North Park Primary School a good school?
North Park Primary School scores 32.7/100 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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