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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Dene House Road, St. Mary Magdalene RC Primary School, Dene House Road, SEAHAM, County Durham, SR7 7BJ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.9 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
306
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 82% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts a commendable 76% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Additionally, an impressive 98% of parents express satisfaction with the school, highlighting a strong community support.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older 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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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54.84057, -1.34091 · SR7 7BJ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149165
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School scores 81.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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