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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.4 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in the Key Stage 2 assessments where 84% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% across the UK. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 81% of respondents expressing happiness with the school. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, the overall academic environment and community feedback indicate a supportive and effective learning atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.69013, -1.53943 · DL17 8QY
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN140324
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy a good school?
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy scores 85.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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