The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 31
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hamsterley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hamsterley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hamsterley Primary School?
Hamsterley Primary School currently has 31 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hamsterley Primary School take?
Hamsterley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hamsterley Primary School?
Hamsterley Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hamsterley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hamsterley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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