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Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
256
Capacity
268
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a solid performance, particularly excelling in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 86% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at just 3%. Overall, while there are strengths in meeting expected outcomes, parents may want to consider the limited progress towards higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2018Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% 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 British94.1%
Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black African1.2%
White Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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54.76679, -1.34812 · SR8 2DU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN138554
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.acreriggacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Acre Rigg Academy rated by Ofsted?
Acre Rigg Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2018.
Is Acre Rigg Academy a good school?
Acre Rigg Academy scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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