St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Benet's Way Ouston Chester le Street County Durham DH2 1QX |
| Phone | 01914105857 |
| Reference Number | 148205 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.31%
Girls: 47.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 3 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 10 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 4 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ouston Primary School
Arisaig, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1RQ |
0.2 miles |
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Pelton Community Primary School
Ouston Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1EZ |
0.54 miles |
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Barley Mow Primary School
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ |
1.24 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN |
1.31 miles |
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Portobello Primary School
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY |
1.38 miles |
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Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1NP |
1.38 miles |
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Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT |
1.45 miles |
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Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU |
1.51 miles |
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Kibblesworth Academy
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1.75 miles |
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
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1.76 miles |
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West Pelton Primary School
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1.99 miles |
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2.02 miles |
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Bullion Lane Primary School
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2.05 miles |
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Cestria Primary School
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2.15 miles |
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Newker Primary School
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2.2 miles |
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2.24 miles |
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2.37 miles |
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2.5 miles |
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2.52 miles |
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1.46 miles |
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2.12 miles |
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3.36 miles |
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4.21 miles |
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