The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 44.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Ann Lee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Clarence Gardens, Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7RB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Etherley Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Etherley Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Etherley Lane Primary School?
Etherley Lane Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Etherley Lane Primary School take?
Etherley Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Etherley Lane Primary School?
Etherley Lane Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 7RB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Etherley Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Etherley Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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