The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 43.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Clements (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU
Rural setting
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Primary · 1.2km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 2.3km away
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bearpark Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bearpark Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bearpark Primary School?
Bearpark Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bearpark Primary School take?
Bearpark Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bearpark Primary School?
Bearpark Primary School is in Durham, DH7 7AU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bearpark Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bearpark Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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