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Middlestone Moor Academy
Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.8 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
261
Capacity
278
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 2-11 in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 71% | Top 33% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Other1.9%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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54.69153, -1.61157 · DL16 7DA
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149505
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Middlestone Moor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Middlestone Moor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2020.
Is Middlestone Moor Academy a good school?
Middlestone Moor Academy scores 49.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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