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Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.7 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
50
Capacity
100
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 65% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 14 July 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
Mixed W+B African4.0%
White Other4.0%
Location
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54.54639, -1.74021 · DL2 3DR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN151061
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool rated by Ofsted?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 July 2015.
Is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool a good school?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool scores 64.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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