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Malvin's Close Academy
Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Malvin's Close Academy, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5BL, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.4 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
440
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of January 2023, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 90.4, indicating it outperforms 90% of schools in the area. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 January 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Other1.6%
Black African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
White Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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55.12724, -1.52476 · NE24 5BL
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN146544
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Malvin's Close Academy rated by Ofsted?
Malvin's Close Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Malvin's Close Academy a good school?
Malvin's Close Academy scores 90.4/100 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.
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