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Firthmoor Primary School
Ingleby Moor Crescent, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4RW, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
283
Capacity
365
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 62% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 9%, the overall school environment appears supportive, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 48% of schools. Parents may appreciate the strong foundation provided for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2013Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
Black African7.1%
White Other6.0%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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54.51514, -1.52342 · DL1 4RW
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138129
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Firthmoor Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Firthmoor Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2013.
Is Firthmoor Primary School a good school?
Firthmoor Primary School scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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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