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Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
64
Capacity
140
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
46%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it ranks in the top 90% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, while 43% of students meet the expected standards, only 14% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, the school serves a small community of 64 pupils, which may offer a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 9 March 2022Quality 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 British90.6%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Location
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54.83318, -1.87770 · DH8 9RG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN150341
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.castlesideps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castleside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castleside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2022.
Is Castleside Primary School a good school?
Castleside Primary School scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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