The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 56.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Blake
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDene Community School
Secondary · Very close
Dene Academy
Secondary · Very close
Yohden Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Cotsford Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Seascape Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Horden Nursery School
Nursery · 980m away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Open Air Education
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dene House Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dene House Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dene House Primary School?
Dene House Primary School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dene House Primary School take?
Dene House Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dene House Primary School?
Dene House Primary School is in Peterlee, SR8 5RL, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dene House Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dene House Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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