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Ouston Primary School
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.7 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
249
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 54% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 19%, overall parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's commitment to quality education. The LocaleIQ score indicates a moderate standing compared to other schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2017Older 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.4%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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54.88391, -1.60315 · DH2 1RQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN144658
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Ouston Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ouston Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2017.
Is Ouston Primary School a good school?
Ouston Primary School scores 48.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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