The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- 41% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 295
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs C Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Esh Winning Academy?
Esh Winning Academy currently has 295 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Esh Winning Academy take?
Esh Winning Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Esh Winning Academy?
Esh Winning Academy is in Durham, DH7 9BE, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Esh Winning Academy have a sixth form?
No, Esh Winning Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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