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Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDarlington
AddressNewton Lane, DL3 9HE
School Websitewww.mountpleasantschool.com
Telephone1325244950
URN143449

School Census

Total 272
Girls/Boys 135/137
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.6%/50.4%
% pupils where English not first language 8.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 132
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
21/09/2022 Good
03/07/2013 Good
Inspection Date 21/09/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/07/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
21 September 2022School inspection: GoodView
02 July 2019Short inspectionView
06 October 2016Academy conversion letterView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard64%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard12%
Reading107
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard69
Pupils achieving at a higher standard19
Reading105
Maths107
Reading Progress1.0
Writing Progress1.0
Maths Progress3.7
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard87%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading108
Maths109
Reading Progress2.7
Writing Progress2.0
Maths Progress3.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard76%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard14%
Reading106
Maths106
Reading Progress1.8
Writing Progress1.2
Maths Progress2.5

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications60
As First Preference35
As second preference12
As third preference9
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications47
As First Preference31
As second preference8
As third preference7
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.14%
Total Applications42
As First Preference33
As second preference5
As third preference3
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications48
As First Preference30
As second preference6
As third preference7
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications46
As First Preference31
As second preference9
As third preference6
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference29
As second preference4
As third preference3
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications47
As First Preference30
As second preference8
As third preference7
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications32
As First Preference20
As second preference6
As third preference1
Total Offers Made23
first preference offers20
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
88%
agree
13%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
88%
agree
13%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
81%
agree
19%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
25%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
75%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
63%
agree
25%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
44%
agree
19%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
38%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
56%
agree
44%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
75%
agree
25%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
81%
agree
19%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
75%
agree
25%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
31%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
69%
agree
31%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
100%
no
0%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
85.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.1%
indian ethnic origin
1.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
african ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
87.1%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
2.6%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
indian ethnic origin
1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.7%

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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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