The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 56
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 58.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Jemma Crosby (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Chilton Lane, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ferryhill Station Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ferryhill Station Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ferryhill Station Primary School?
Ferryhill Station Primary School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferryhill Station Primary School take?
Ferryhill Station Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferryhill Station Primary School?
Ferryhill Station Primary School is in Ferryhill, DL17 0DB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferryhill Station Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ferryhill Station Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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