The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Jane Davis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Front Street, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0HU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School?
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School take?
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School?
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School is in Durham, DH7 0HU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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