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Witton-le-Wear Primary School
Witton-le-Wear Primary School, 31 St James Gardens, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0BG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.8 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
115
Capacity
100
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% of parents recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 13% of students reach this level.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Location
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54.67782, -1.77392 · DL14 0BG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149499
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Witton-le-Wear Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Witton-le-Wear Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Witton-le-Wear Primary School a good school?
Witton-le-Wear Primary School scores 83.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Witton-le-Wear Primary School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Witton-le-Wear Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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