Easington Lane Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Easington Lane Houghton le Spring Tyne and Wear DH5 0JT |
| Phone | 01915171700 |
| Reference Number | 108795 |
Easington Lane Primary School has been confirmed as a good school following its recent inspection. Pupils express enjoyment in attending the school, appreciating the engaging and supportive learning environment created by their teachers. The leadership team maintains high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), contributing to their overall academic success. The curriculum is well designed and sequenced, allowing pupils to build on their knowledge effectively from nursery through to Year 6, with particular strengths noted in religious education and reading.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 303 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.5%
Girls: 50.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 2 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 3 | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 5 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 6 | 22 | 13 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| African | 7.6% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Students enjoy a welcoming environment that fosters learning.
- Teachers make learning fun and engaging.
- The school has a well-designed curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong focus on religious education that fosters empathy and respect.
- Effective use of assessment to identify knowledge gaps.
- High-quality phonics instruction leads to strong reading achievement.
- Pupils are involved in various extracurricular activities that build confidence.
- Strong safeguarding measures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils read books not accurately matched to their phonics knowledge.
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to practice problem-solving in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.5 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hetton Lyons Primary School
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH |
0.92 miles |
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Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Four Lane Ends, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AH |
0.92 miles |
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South Hetton Primary
Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ |
1.05 miles |
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Hetton Primary School
Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND |
1.23 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9RD |
1.75 miles |
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Eppleton Academy Primary School
Church Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9AJ |
1.85 miles |
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Ribbon School
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR |
2 miles |
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East Rainton Primary School
School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9RA |
2.24 miles |
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Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8EH |
2.38 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF |
2.53 miles |
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Pittington Primary School
Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School, Durham, DH6 1AF |
2.55 miles |
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Bernard Gilpin Primary School
Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8DA |
2.65 miles |
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Houghton Le Spring Nursery School
Neasham Place, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8AE |
2.75 miles |
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Ludworth Primary School
Moor Crescent, Ludworth, Durham, DH6 1LZ |
2.91 miles |
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West Rainton Primary School
West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6RN |
3.06 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ |
3.14 miles |
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Burnside Academy Inspires
Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB |
3.28 miles |
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Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU |
3.3 miles |
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Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
3.35 miles |
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Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP |
3.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
1.33 miles |
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Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
1.43 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
2.78 miles |
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Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
3.41 miles |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
3.55 miles |
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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
3.62 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
3.81 miles |
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Belmont Community School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
4.07 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
4.54 miles |
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East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN |
4.63 miles |
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The Poplars
Miners Lodge, Market Crescent, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP |
4.65 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
4.86 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
4.97 miles |