Best Primary Schools in Durham
50 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Durham, 50 primary schools, which account for 62.5% of the total 80 schools, provide education to 9,266 pupils across the region.
- Durham's primary schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 91.9% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average, and an Ofsted breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 33 Good out of 37 inspected.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Durham's primary schools is 20.15, and 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is higher than the national average of 23.8%.
- In terms of academic performance, 63.2% of pupils in Durham meet the expected standard at KS2, and the area also has a lower persistent absence rate of 16.7% compared to the national rate.
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Durham, DH1 2HZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils162
P/T Ratio–
WH
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH6 3RQ
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence8.4%
Pupils455
P/T Ratio17.2
Elemore Hall School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH6 1QD
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence36.1%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio6.0
DG
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH1 1PH
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence7.1%
Pupils147
P/T Ratio24.5
EW
Esh Winning Academy
Durham, DH7 9BE
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils295
P/T Ratio23.6
NB
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Durham, DH7 7EU
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence7.1%
Pupils124
P/T Ratio21.2
NC
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH1 4JG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.0%
Pupils289
P/T Ratio21.6
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Durham, DH6 3NR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.3%
Pupils69
P/T Ratio17.5
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH7 9QY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.3%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio17.3
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Durham, DH1 5BG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence5.2%
Pupils389
P/T Ratio22.7
BP
Bearpark Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH7 7AU
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence7.9%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio16.5
Coxhoe Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH6 4EJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.7%
Pupils315
P/T Ratio18.1
EC
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH7 9QR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.1%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio16.2
OL
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH6 2JQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence6.5%
Pupils154
P/T Ratio18.1
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH1 5LZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence3.0%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio25.5
Thornley Academy
Durham, DH6 3DZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils156
P/T Ratio19.2
EP
Edmondsley Primary Academy
Durham, DH7 6DU
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils162
P/T Ratio20.0
BC
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH1 2AG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.3%
Pupils275
P/T Ratio23.0
LE
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH7 0HU
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.0%
Pupils455
P/T Ratio22.1
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Durham, DH1 4QB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence3.8%
Pupils402
P/T Ratio23.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 50 primary schools in Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,328 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.