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Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 8LX, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.6 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
266
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as only 50% of pupils meet the expected standards and none reach the higher standard. While parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school serves a community of 224 pupils, making it a small and potentially nurturing environment.
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Last inspected: 23 October 2012Older 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Other2.7%
Black African2.2%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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54.86156, -1.74789 · DH9 8LX
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN150371
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.catchgateps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Catchgate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Catchgate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 October 2012.
Is Catchgate Primary School a good school?
Catchgate Primary School scores 17.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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