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Vane Road Primary School
Vane Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5RH, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
440
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 72% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in the school's LocaleIQ score, which is better than 68% of schools. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 22 May 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
White Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black African0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.62279, -1.55943 · DL5 5RH
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN149738
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.vaneroadprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Vane Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Vane Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2013.
Is Vane Road Primary School a good school?
Vane Road Primary School scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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