Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (County Durham). It has about 280 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high.
Environment:Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average.