The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 289
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Brannan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Relly Path, Neville's Cross, Durham, DH1 4JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 845m away
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Independent · 887m away
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Langley Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Langley Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.7km away
Durham High School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery?
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery take?
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery?
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is in Durham, DH1 4JG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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