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West Rainton Primary School
West Rainton, Houghton le Spring DH4 6RN
West Rainton Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (County Durham). It has about 140 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions, Progress and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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