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Pelton Community Primary School
Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.1 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
309
Capacity
384
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing 85% of schools nationwide. However, only 9% of students reach the higher standard, indicating potential room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 January 2015Older 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%. | 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%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Black African3.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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54.87368, -1.60328 · DH2 1EZ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN150349
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.peltonps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pelton Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pelton Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 January 2015.
Is Pelton Community Primary School a good school?
Pelton Community Primary School scores 22.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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