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Darras Hall Primary School
Middle Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE20 9DS, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
450
Capacity
510
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 78% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. It ranks in the top 17% nationally for KS2 results and boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 97.3, indicating a strong reputation within the community. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to academic excellence, though specific information on progress measures is limited.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 28% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
Asian Indian4.0%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Other1.1%
White Other0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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55.03697, -1.76228 · NE20 9DS
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN145781
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.darrashallprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Darras Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darras Hall Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Darras Hall Primary School a good school?
Darras Hall Primary School scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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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