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West Denton Primary School
Hillhead Road, West Denton, West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DN, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.5 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
328
Capacity
367
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 88% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in providing quality education. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 48%, placing it in the top 85% nationally, although only 10% achieve the higher standard. Parents can feel reassured about the overall environment, but should consider the relatively low figures for higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Other4.3%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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54.99151, -1.70810 · NE5 1DN
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN150326
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is West Denton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Denton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2013.
Is West Denton Primary School a good school?
West Denton Primary School scores 87.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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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