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Howden-le-Wear Primary School
School Street, Howden-le-Wear, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8HJ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
187
Capacity
175
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% 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 (54 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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54.69468, -1.75156 · DL15 8HJ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148852
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Howden-le-Wear Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Howden-le-Wear Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Howden-le-Wear Primary School a good school?
Howden-le-Wear Primary School scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Howden-le-Wear Primary School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Howden-le-Wear Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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