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Peases West Academy
Billy Row, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9SZ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
114
Capacity
119
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 67% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a small community of 114 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment, though the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 25% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2013Older 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 British98.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Location
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54.73056, -1.75400 · DL15 9SZ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN150389
School typeAcademy converter
Websitepeaseswestprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Peases West Academy rated by Ofsted?
Peases West Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2013.
Is Peases West Academy a good school?
Peases West Academy scores 24.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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