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Sacriston Academy
Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.4 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
376
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 88% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 4% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 89.4 indicates it outperforms 89% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 8% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Location
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54.81622, -1.62785 · DH7 6LQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN144953
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sacristonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacriston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sacriston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Sacriston Academy a good school?
Sacriston Academy scores 89.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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