The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Donna Lee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Nettlesworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nettlesworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nettlesworth Primary School?
Nettlesworth Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nettlesworth Primary School take?
Nettlesworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nettlesworth Primary School?
Nettlesworth Primary School is in Chester le Street, DH2 3PF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nettlesworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nettlesworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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