Howletch Lane Primary School
Howletch Lane Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 2–11, in Peterlee, SR8, run by County Durham council. It has 382 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 September 2024): Good in 4 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Good in 4 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 24 September 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 44 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 52 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 382 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 32.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 20.79% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.53% | 2024/25 |
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