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Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9QB, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.8 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
311
Capacity
380
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement. It ranks in the top 45% nationally for expected standards, although only 10% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11, with a decent level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2018Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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55.05312, -1.74691 · NE20 9QB
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN145784
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Coates Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.
Is Richard Coates Church of England Primary School a good school?
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School scores 56.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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