The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Ms Rachel Butler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hilda Park, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 2JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBullion Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cestria Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newker Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hermitage Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Primary · 1.5km away
Pelton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Red Rose Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School take?
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH2 2JT, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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