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Browney Primary Academy
Harle Street, Browney, County Durham, DH7 8HX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
126
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
146%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to academic achievement, particularly with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 93.9 indicates it outperforms 94% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 17% of students reached the higher standard in their assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able pupils.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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54.74680, -1.61710 · DH7 8HX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN140359
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.browneyacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Browney Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Browney Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2017.
Is Browney Primary Academy a good school?
Browney Primary Academy scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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