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Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.1 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
134
Capacity
126
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
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Last inspected: 9 March 2016Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other6.7%
Asian Other3.0%
Other3.0%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Location
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54.83862, -1.87384 · DH8 8EQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148969
School typeAcademy converter
Websitemoorsideprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorside Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Moorside Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2016.
Is Moorside Primary Academy a good school?
Moorside Primary Academy scores 35.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Moorside Primary Academy?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moorside Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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