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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Front Street, Esh, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9QR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.9 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
101
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 64% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 60%, placing it in the top 63% nationally, though only 7% achieve the higher standard. This indicates a need for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential, but overall parent satisfaction and school performance are commendable.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 British92.1%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
traveller_irish1.0%
Location
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54.79115, -1.69486 · DH7 9QR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148303
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteeshprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School a good school?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School scores 63.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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