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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law
Smith Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4AU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
77
Capacity
84
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality 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%. | 11% | Bottom 0% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Location
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54.74934, -1.81253 · DL13 4AU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148916
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law rated by Ofsted?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law a good school?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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