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Northwood Primary School
Pendleton Road South, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2HF, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 72% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Although only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, the school benefits from a strong LocaleIQ score, indicating a favorable environment compared to most schools. Overall, it offers a supportive educational setting for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2019Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.5%
Gypsy/Roma11.8%
Black African11.8%
White Other5.5%
Asian Indian2.8%
Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.53937, -1.54758 · DL1 2HF
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN142462
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.northwoodprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2019.
Is Northwood Primary School a good school?
Northwood Primary School scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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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