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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Esh Village, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9QY, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
196
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving expected levels in 81% of students, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a strong LocaleIQ score, indicating a positive community perception. While 10% of pupils reach the higher standard, there may be opportunities for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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 British90.2%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Location
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54.79036, -1.69602 · DH7 9QY
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148262
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestmichaelsesh.bwcet.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village a good school?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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