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Skerne Park Academy
Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5AJ, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.0 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
266
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 4% of schools, this primary academy faces significant challenges, reflected in its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." However, it performs notably well in terms of expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 96% nationally, although only 35% of students meet the expected standard and just 5% achieve the higher standard. Parents should weigh these factors carefully as they consider educational options.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.6%
White Other8.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.5%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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54.51245, -1.55215 · DL1 5AJ
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN139195
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.skernepark.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Skerne Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Skerne Park Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is Skerne Park Academy a good school?
Skerne Park Academy scores 4.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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