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Eppleton Academy Primary School
Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.7 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. While 62% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%. Overall, it ranks in the top 58% of schools in the UK for expected outcomes, indicating a solid performance compared to peers.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 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%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Black African2.8%
White Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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54.83169, -1.45186 · DH5 9AJ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN138213
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Eppleton Academy Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Eppleton Academy Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Eppleton Academy Primary School a good school?
Eppleton Academy Primary School scores 57.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Eppleton Academy Primary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Eppleton Academy Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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