The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 46%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs kayleigh Wilkin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Elwick View, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6JU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bluebell Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bluebell Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bluebell Meadow Primary School?
Bluebell Meadow Primary School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bluebell Meadow Primary School take?
Bluebell Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bluebell Meadow Primary School?
Bluebell Meadow Primary School is in Trimdon Station, TS29 6JU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bluebell Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bluebell Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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