The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 4JJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lumley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lumley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lumley Junior School?
Lumley Junior School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lumley Junior School take?
Lumley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lumley Junior School?
Lumley Junior School is in Chester le Street, DH3 4JJ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lumley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lumley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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