The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 532
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 42.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Francis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Easington Colliery Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Easington Colliery Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Easington Colliery Primary School?
Easington Colliery Primary School currently has 532 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Easington Colliery Primary School take?
Easington Colliery Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Easington Colliery Primary School?
Easington Colliery Primary School is in Peterlee, SR8 3DJ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Easington Colliery Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Easington Colliery Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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