The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Laura Snowdon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlea Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Dubmire Primary
Primary · 1.8km away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Primary · 2.0km away
Barnwell Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
The Poplars
Independent · 2.5km away
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.6km away
New Penshaw Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bournmoor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bournmoor Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bournmoor Primary School?
Bournmoor Primary School currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bournmoor Primary School take?
Bournmoor Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bournmoor Primary School?
Bournmoor Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bournmoor Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bournmoor Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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