The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 47% 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Kris Armstrong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Durham Academy
Secondary · 461m away
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Primary · 759m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Primary · 838m away
Beamish Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
South Stanley Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tanfield School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Tanfield School, Specialist College of Science and Engineering
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend East Stanley School?
East Stanley School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Stanley School take?
East Stanley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Stanley School?
East Stanley School is in Stanley, DH9 0TN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Stanley School have a sixth form?
No, East Stanley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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