The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (137% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 259
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Kate Longstaff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Durham College
16 plus · 577m away
Endeavour Academy Durham
Free school · 577m away
Howletch Lane Primary School
Primary · 944m away
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seascape Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Easington Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Acre Rigg Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Acre Rigg Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acre Rigg Infant School?
Acre Rigg Infant School currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acre Rigg Infant School take?
Acre Rigg Infant School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acre Rigg Infant School?
Acre Rigg Infant School is in Peterlee, SR8 2DU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acre Rigg Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Acre Rigg Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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