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Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.0 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
129
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 81% of respondents recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement, especially as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 22 October 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child feels safe
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
83%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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53.67675, -1.26721 · WF8 3SB
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140110
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.darringtonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Darrington Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darrington Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Darrington Church of England Primary School a good school?
Darrington Church of England Primary School scores 47.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Darrington Church of England Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Darrington Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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