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Gurney Pease Academy
Dodsworth Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2NG, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.3 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
274
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 73% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 28% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is lower at 7%, the overall results indicate a solid educational foundation for children aged 2-11. Parent satisfaction appears positive, reflecting a community-focused environment.
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Last inspected: 9 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other5.6%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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54.53514, -1.53993 · DL1 2NG
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138362
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.educationvillage.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gurney Pease Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gurney Pease Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2013.
Is Gurney Pease Academy a good school?
Gurney Pease Academy scores 61.3/100 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.
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