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Schools in SR8

A postcode district in County Durham

  • Postcode district
  • 27 schools and nurseries

In short: SR8 is a postcode district in County Durham with 14 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2714 primary · 7 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in SR8

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All SR8 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in SR8

14 in SR8, best first

Easington CofE Primary School

Peterlee, SR8 3BP · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

19 first choices, 22 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
167
Pupils per teacher
20.8
View school Easington CofE Primary School

Shotton Hall Primary School

Peterlee, SR8 1NX · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

61 first choices, 50 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
350
Pupils per teacher
22.4
View school Shotton Hall Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in SR8

7 in SR8, best first

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Peterlee, SR8 1AU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

277 first choices, 271 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.0

England 46.2

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
1,202
Pupils per teacher
13.1
View school The Academy at Shotton Hall

Easington Academy

Peterlee, SR8 3AY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

202 first choices, 189 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
9.6%
Pupils
769
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Easington Academy
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Nurseries in SR8

8 in SR8, highest Ofsted grade first

Horden Nursery School

Peterlee, SR8 4TB · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
100
Pupils per teacher
32.0
View school Horden Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in SR8

2 in SR8, by the school's Eduscope score

Hope Wood Academy

Durham, SR8 3LP · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
250
Pupils per teacher
7.9
View school Hope Wood Academy

Special Schools in SR8

1 in SR8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hope Wood Academy

Durham, SR8 3LP · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
250
Pupils per teacher
7.9
View school Hope Wood Academy

Private Schools in SR8

1 in SR8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Open Air Education

Sr8 1nj · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 14

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
21
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Open Air Education
The map

Every school in SR8, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Horden Nursery School, OutstandingRosemary Lane Nursery School, Strong standard in every areaCotsford Primary School, GoodAcre Rigg Infant School, Expected standard or betterYohden Primary School, GoodHowletch Lane Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaEasington Colliery Primary School, GoodSeascape Primary School, Urgent improvement in 5 areasShotton Hall Primary School, GoodThe Academy at Shotton Hall, OutstandingEasington Academy, Good or betterAcre Rigg Academy, GoodHope Wood Academy, GoodEndeavour Academy Durham, GoodDene House Primary School, Expected standard or betterOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, GoodDene Academy, GoodSt Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, GoodEasington CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterOpen Air Education, GoodOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Inadequate in 3 areasThe Sunshine Nursery, OutstandingThe Sunshine Day Nursery, GoodHowletch & Shotton Primary Childcare, GoodPositive Steps Nursery, GoodThe Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre, GoodPlayology Forest School Castle Eden Dene, Strong standard in every area
  • Outstanding3
  • Good15
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every SR8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

SR8 has 27 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about SR8

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How many schools are in SR8?

SR8 has 27 schools, including 14 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in SR8?

The highest-ranked schools in SR8 on Eduscope are The Academy at Shotton Hall, Easington CofE Primary School, Easington Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in SR8?

There is 1 independent school in SR8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in SR8?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in SR8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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