The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 29.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Goffee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Green Lane, Green Lane Ce Primary School, Green Lane, Barnard Castle, Co Durham Dl12 8lg, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Green Lane Church of England Primary School?
Green Lane Church of England Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Green Lane Church of England Primary School take?
Green Lane Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Green Lane Church of England Primary School?
Green Lane Church of England Primary School is in Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Green Lane Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Green Lane Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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