The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Miss Gill Dodds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wear View, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Byers Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Byers Green Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Byers Green Primary School?
Byers Green Primary School currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Byers Green Primary School take?
Byers Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Byers Green Primary School?
Byers Green Primary School is in Spennymoor, DL16 7PN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Byers Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Byers Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.