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Shield Row Primary School
King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0HQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.8 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, which indicates room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but it's important to consider the school's LocaleIQ score of 40.8, suggesting it performs better than 41% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 June 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
Black African2.9%
White Other2.4%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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54.87836, -1.68582 · DH9 0HQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN141997
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.shieldrow.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shield Row Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shield Row Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2018.
Is Shield Row Primary School a good school?
Shield Row Primary School scores 40.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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