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Mount Pleasant Primary School
Newton Lane, Mount Pleasant Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9HE, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
271
Capacity
262
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 76% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Additionally, the school boasts a high LocaleIQ score, outperforming 82% of schools, indicating a positive reputation within the community. However, only 12% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.54022, -1.59401 · DL3 9HE
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN143449
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mountpleasantschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Pleasant Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mount Pleasant Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Mount Pleasant Primary School a good school?
Mount Pleasant Primary School scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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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