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Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Humphrey Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4EX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.2 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
243
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a focus on improving student outcomes, the school currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report from December 2021. While its Key Stage 2 results show that 58% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this is below the national average, though the school performs better than 67% of others in the UK for expected standards. Parent satisfaction and community engagement are key strengths, but there is a need for continued focus on raising academic performance, especially in achieving higher standards.
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Last inspected: 8 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other2.9%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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54.62126, -1.58085 · DL5 4EX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149737
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 December 2021.
Is Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery scores 4.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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