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Dubmire Primary
Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HL, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
488
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% of respondents expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
99%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Black Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
White Other0.4%
Location
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54.84303, -1.49908 · DH4 6HL
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN143524
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dubmire.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dubmire Primary rated by Ofsted?
Dubmire Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Dubmire Primary a good school?
Dubmire Primary scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dubmire Primary?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dubmire Primary receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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