The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Lorraine Gowland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Primary · 362m away
Newker Primary School
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Red Rose Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Bullion Lane Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Lumley Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cestria Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cestria Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cestria Primary School?
Cestria Primary School currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cestria Primary School take?
Cestria Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cestria Primary School?
Cestria Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cestria Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cestria Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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