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St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

County Durham, DL5 7HBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
32%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,174
of 13,686 nationally

About St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a grade it has held consistently across both its graded and ungraded inspections. The school's most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 32%. This is significantly below the County Durham local authority average of 62%, placing the school 160th out of 170 primary schools in the area and in the bottom 50 nationally. The data suggests that while the school provides a satisfactory standard of education, academic outcomes in core subjects are an area of focus, with the vast majority of pupils not meeting the combined expected benchmark.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressScholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB
HeadteacherLisa Lakey
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils90
Free School Meals (FSM)75.6%
School Capacity90 / 236 (38% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSports HallLibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsDanceFootballRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubFilm ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School

St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.