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Beamish Primary School
Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0QN, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
55
Capacity
91
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 98% nationally. While the overall percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is lower at 14%, the school's small size may foster a close-knit community and tailored support for each child. However, with a LocaleIQ score of 12.3, it ranks better than only 12% of schools, indicating some challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2016Older 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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% 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 British92.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Location
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54.87470, -1.66344 · DH9 0QN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN150340
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beamishps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beamish Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beamish Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2016.
Is Beamish Primary School a good school?
Beamish Primary School scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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