The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 76.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Ms Gaynor Davison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Primary · 425m away
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Primary · 575m away
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.5km away
Belmont Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Belmont Community School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Laurel Avenue Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laurel Avenue Community Primary School?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laurel Avenue Community Primary School take?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laurel Avenue Community Primary School?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is in Durham, DH1 2EY, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laurel Avenue Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Laurel Avenue Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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