The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 54.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Newton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Station Road West, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6BP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Deaf Hill Primary School?
Deaf Hill Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deaf Hill Primary School take?
Deaf Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Deaf Hill Primary School?
Deaf Hill Primary School is in Trimdon Station, TS29 6BP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Deaf Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Deaf Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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