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St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
St Benet's Way, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.7 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 59% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% expressing a willingness to recommend the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
85%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
White Other1.9%
Asian Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.88133, -1.60108 · DH2 1QX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148205
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbenetsouston.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston rated by Ofsted?
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston a good school?
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston scores 79.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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