Open Air Education
IndependentPrimary
Open Air Education
Ages4 – 14
14 pupils
Good· Sept 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
County Durham
Head Teacher
Mrs Hannah Atkinson
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
August 2024
Website
www.openair.education
Reference Number
150768
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils14 (20% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 14
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls57% / 43%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
2 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Sept 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff can identify pupils' needs effectively.
- Support for pupils with SEND is in place.
Curriculum2- Curriculum is broad and well-designed.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics.
Leadership2- Leadership ensures standards are met.
- Staff well-being and workload are prioritised.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils make consistent progress from their starting points.
- Handwriting development is not well established.
Teaching Quality11- Staff use curriculum knowledge effectively.
- Some pupils lack effective handwriting support.
Personal Development11- PSHE curriculum is well thought through.
- Pupils lack understanding of other cultures and faiths.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave exceptionally well.
- Pupils have excellent attendance.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2024
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
Address
Oakerside LodgeCastle Eden Dene Nnr
Stanhope Chase
County Durham
SR8 1NJ
Phone
07545181069Website
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