The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
18% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 299
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 66.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Miss Sarah Barningham (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewker Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 599m away
Cestria Primary School
Primary · 790m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Primary · 939m away
Red Rose Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Pelton Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Roseberry College & Sixth Form
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bullion Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bullion Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bullion Lane Primary School?
Bullion Lane Primary School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bullion Lane Primary School take?
Bullion Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bullion Lane Primary School?
Bullion Lane Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH2 2DP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bullion Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bullion Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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