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Shotton Hall Primary School
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.0 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
351
Capacity
350
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 22% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2016Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
87%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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54.75001, -1.35148 · SR8 1NX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN135838
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Shotton Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shotton Hall Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2016.
Is Shotton Hall Primary School a good school?
Shotton Hall Primary School scores 69.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Shotton Hall Primary School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shotton Hall Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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