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Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.9 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
143
Capacity
150
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since December 2013, this primary academy serves a small community of 143 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 99% nationally. However, it faces challenges, as only 15% of students achieve the expected standard in these subjects, with no pupils reaching the higher standard. Overall, while the school offers a supportive environment, parents may want to consider its performance metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2013Older 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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 British76.9%
Black African12.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
White Other2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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54.83883, -1.45687 · DH5 8EH
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN143493
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Gillas Lane Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gillas Lane Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2013.
Is Gillas Lane Primary Academy a good school?
Gillas Lane Primary Academy scores 5.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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