Mount Pleasant Primary School

A good academy converter school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mount Pleasant Primary School.

Darlington, DL39HE Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newton Lane
Darlington, DL39HE
Phone
1325244950
Website
mountpleasantschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143449
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Newton Lane, Darlington, DL3 9HE
Website
www.mountpleasantschool.com
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
262 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
273
Free School Meals
56.5% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
13.2% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
273 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Fairness Kindness Respect Justice Calmness Resilience

Mount Pleasant Primary School is non-denominational; it does not promote any single religion and provides a broad Religious Education curriculum with visits and visitors from a wide range of faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Mount Pleasant Primary School. The Headteacher, Mrs J Blackham, invites visits and emphasises a commitment to providing a good quality education and keeping families informed about school life.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is broad, balanced and differentiated to meet varied needs. Curriculum is topic-based with emphasis on belonging and real-world connections. British Values and SMSC/PSCHE are integral to the curriculum. Outdoor Education is embedded via the Wild Passport scheme and learning outdoors. Reading and phonics are central, including Little Wandle: Letters and Sounds Revised and Accelerated Reader; class novels and home reading. Recovery Curriculum is part of the school’s approach to learning. Knowledge-rich progression with themes like ‘Key of Knowledge’ and a focus on vocabulary.

SEND Provision

Resourced Provision for children with Social Communication Difficulties; up to 19 pupils; provision established within Mount Pleasant Primary School; children are included in their age-appropriate class where possible; environments include Bluebell (Key Stage 1/EYFS), Meadows (Mixed Key Stage), and Woodland (Key Stage 2); provision aims to develop social/emotional skills, language/communication, personal independence and appropriate learning behaviours.

Admissions Criteria

Agreed admission number of 30 students; admissions processed in accordance with the Local Authority’s co-ordinated arrangements; includes appeals process for oversubscription; references to an Admissions Policy (LET Admissions Policy 2027-28 Consultation).

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