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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.4 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
270
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the overall results suggest a supportive learning environment. The school serves a community of 204 pupils, and its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 53% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2015Older 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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54.85758, -1.85770 · DH8 8JD
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148413
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestmarysblackhill.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2015.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill scores 53.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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