Langley Park Primary School
Durham, DH7 9XN · County Durham · primary school
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178th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 1,807 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langley Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated it 'Requires improvement' in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 273. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection in 2024, what specific steps have been taken to improve literacy outcomes? How does the school support pupils who are currently below the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Langley Park Primary School
Overview
Langley Park Primary School is described as a “nurturing” and inclusive environment where pupils feel “happy and safe” and behave well. However, the overall quality of education requires improvement because the ambitious curriculum is not fully implemented, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge and lower-than-expected achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, are “tolerant,” and develop a “deep understanding of equality.”
- Early reading is a priority; teachers deliver phonics consistently, and pupils develop “fluency and accuracy in reading.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with high expectations and successful progress.
- The early years provision is good, with a clear emphasis on improving vocabulary and a “carefully organised environment” that promotes communication.
- Staff care deeply for pupils, helping them develop “independence and resilience,” and bullying is rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work with staff to develop subject and pedagogical knowledge, as some explanations and activities do not help pupils learn and remember curriculum content.
- The school and governors must ensure the intended curriculum is taught consistently, addressing instances where aspects are not taught and pupils have “gaps in their knowledge.”
- Leaders must strengthen their approach to reducing high rates of absence and persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, as current systems are not robust enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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