Benfieldside Primary School

PrimaryAGES 3-11Community school
Moorlands, Consett, DH8 0JX 01207591369 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils196
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)52%
FSM51%
RegionCounty Durham
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
52%
KS2 combined results are below the national average of 60%.
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
52% -8pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
72% -1pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
62% -9pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
66% -7pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
76% +6pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
83% +2pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading72%17%102
Writing62%10%
Maths66%21%103
Grammar / Spelling76%10%102
Science83%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 25/06/2024
Good
Grade 2
25/06/2024
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
178 pupils / 299 capacity
178
Pupils on Roll
299
Capacity
60%
% Filled
121
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
51.0
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
7.7
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
18.9
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
7
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2564%67%52%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.