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Dene House Primary School
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
301
Capacity
315
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 59% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parents can expect a supportive learning environment with satisfactory progress.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
Black African10.0%
White Other2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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54.75705, -1.31918 · SR8 5RL
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN141998
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Dene House Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Dene House Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Dene House Primary School a good school?
Dene House Primary School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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